Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Cincinnati, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – Police in Cincinnati have arrested a man they said stabbed a construction worker in November. According to video of the attack from a nearby house, the suspect in the attack approached […]

Madison, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) – A teacher was killed, in the latest high school shooting, this one at a Christian school in Madison, Wis. Officials said one teacher and one student died during the shooting, as […]

High-risk industries like agriculture and non-traditional workplaces significantly challenge workers' safety, rights, and well-being. Workers in these sectors often face inequitable treatment, unsafe conditions, and a lack of access to adequate protections, including workers' compensation. […]

What Do You Think? Booneville, AK (WorkersCompensation.com) – In Arkansas, medical conditions that are a natural consequence of a compensable workplace injury may entitle an employee to additional benefits. As one case illustrates, when defending […]

HR Homeroom As the year draws to a close, claims leaders in the workers' compensation industry are not only reflecting on 2024's successes and challenges but also planning priorities for 2025. With many claims teams […]

HR Homeroom In workers' compensation, recovery involves more than just physical healing. Emotional well-being plays a critical role in shaping outcomes for injured workers, claims adjusters, employers, and the entire ecosystem of the claims process. […]

The opioid crisis, a pressing issue that has significantly impacted the workers' compensation industry, demands urgent attention from claims professionals. The June 2024 Supreme Court decision, which rejected Purdue Pharma's proposed bankruptcy settlement, has further […]

Can You Believe It? Akita, Japan (WorkersCompensation.com) – A supermarket employee is recovering after being attacked by a bear that walked into his store. Officials said the 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital with […]