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Grocery Chains, Retailers, Consumers Still Leary about Return of Dock Workers to Ports 
Grocery Chains, Retailers, Consumers Still Leary about Return of Dock Workers to Ports 

Labor Landscape Despite reports by industry analysts that the more than 30,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work Friday following a three- day strike, consumers and businesses are wary.   Dan Donovan, a […]
Illuminate Leadership: Guiding Workers’ Compensation with Purpose and Passion 
Illuminate Leadership: Guiding Workers’ Compensation with Purpose and Passion 

Regarding workers' compensation, the roles of adjusters, claims managers, and executives extend far beyond paperwork and policy. These professionals deal with real human stories, managing the pain, recovery, and hope of injured workers. Leadership in […]
September was Pain Awareness Month: We are All in this Together  
September was Pain Awareness Month: We are All in this Together  

Although it is October, I wanted to remind everyone that September was Pain Awareness Month. Remembering these dedicated months allows us to reflect on conditions that impact the patients and families who are impacted by […]
Truckload of Employees Missing after Hurricane Helene
Truckload of Employees Missing after Hurricane Helene

Erwin, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Officials are investigating a plastic manufacturing company after reports that a truckload of workers disappeared into the rising flood waters of Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Monday it […]
How Do You Find or Add Events on Simply Research?
How Do You Find or Add Events on Simply Research?

Tips & Tricks We have an Events Calendar that you can refer to to see what's going on and you can add your events for FREE! Tips & Tricks -- Find an event; use our […]
What Your Claims Team Doesn’t Tell You Can—and Will—Hurt You 
What Your Claims Team Doesn’t Tell You Can—and Will—Hurt You 

HR Homeroom When it comes to workers' compensation, an injured worker's experience can largely depend on the actions and honesty of the claims team. These people handle claims, communicate with workers, and ultimately decide how […]
Wage Loss Payments to Injured Workers who Complete Rehab Plans in Ohio
Wage Loss Payments to Injured Workers who Complete Rehab Plans in Ohio

Compliance Corner Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the Buckeye State, how do injured workers who wrap up rehabilitation plans receive wage loss payments? As Simply Research subscribers know, the rules go like this. Vocabulary "Successful […]
FTA Warns MBTA to Make Repairs Safer
FTA Warns MBTA to Make Repairs Safer

Boston, MA (WorkersCompensation.com) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration wants the Massachusetts Bay Transit Administration to make sure its repair work is done in a way that doesn’t endanger workers. According to […]

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