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Case File The Garden State's exclusive remedy rule along with policy language prevented a contractor from enforcing a duty to defend against its insurer. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the […]

As we conclude Series 1: Pre-Injury – Building a Strong Workers’ Compensation Foundation as part of our Workers’ Compensation Roadmap Series, it is evident that proactive planning and preparation are at the heart of a successful […]

What Do You Think? Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Arizona, when an ALJ denies a claimant’s request to reopen a workers’ compensation case, the claimant has 90 days to challenge that decision. One case illustrates […]

Employee wellness programs are essential to a proactive workers' compensation strategy. These programs reduce workplace injuries, foster resilience, and contribute to a healthier, more engaged workforce by addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Wellness initiatives […]

Documentation is often seen as a mundane administrative task. Still, in the context of workers' compensation, it serves as the backbone of a proactive and effective program. A well-documented pre-injury process establishes accountability, ensures compliance, […]

When a workplace injury occurs, the claims management process becomes a pivotal experience for the injured worker. It is often the most significant interaction they have with their employer during their recovery journey, shaping their […]

Maysville, KY (WorkersCompensation.com). The “travelling employee” doctrine allows an employee, in some cases, to collect workers’ compensation benefits for injuries sustained away from the jobsite. A recent Kentucky Supreme Court ruling involving a construction foreman […]

Most employers like to save money when they can, and thanks to the Employers’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Washington State, a resource that Simply Research subscribers have access to, employers have some tips […]