Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Pittsburgh, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The shadow of age bias in hiring is long. Tens of thousands of workers say that even with the right qualifications for a job, they are repeatedly turned away because they […]

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – As a heat wave continues to blanket portions of the U.S., California is expected to become the third state in the country to implement heat protections for indoor workers. The policy […]

Houston, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – In Texas, an employee assigned by a staffing agency to work for the staffing agency’s client may be subject to the exclusive remedy provision of the workers’ compensation statute. If provision […]

Fordyce, AR (WorkersCompensation.com) – Another workplace mass shooting has taken the lives of three people and injured 11 more including the shooter, officials said Friday. Arkansas State Police said 44-year-old Travis Posey of New Edinburg, […]

Topeka, KS (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Kansas requires employers to share the information found in Form K-WC 27-A, which subscribers of Simply Research have access to. The form instructs employees on what to do in case of […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The most prevalent form of arthritis is Osteoarthritis, which is the leading cause of disability. Musculoskeletal diseases are responsible for over a third of worker’s compensation claims, with over 200 million […]

Boston, MA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Not long ago, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts released guidance for injured workers on vocational rehabilitation. Simply Research subscribers got ahold of it, but here's a breakdown on what VR is in […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The workers' compensation industry often grapples with lengthy claim processes, return-to-work delays, and heightened friction between stakeholders. Adjusters play a crucial role in navigating these challenges, yet the traditional methods of […]