Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

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Hitting Up Favorite Hot Dog Place 2 Hours out of Way Sinks Salesperson's Claim

• 07/23/21

Trenton, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) – While a minor deviation to pick up a bite to eat might not defeat a worker’s claim for benefits if he was hurt along the way, driving more than two hours ...
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Termination, Incomplete Photographic Evidence Point to Retaliation, Obstruction

• 07/20/21

Minneapolis, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Giving an employee all the time off he’s entitled to might not be enough for an employer to show it stayed on the right side of workers’ ...
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What Do You Think: Could Minor Sue after Log-splitter Finger Amputation?

• 07/19/21

Youngstown, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – Letting a minor loose with a log splitter wouldn’t top anyone’s idea of good safety practices, but is it enough to show an intent to harm the ...
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Worker can't Sue Dealership over Energy-Drink-Pouring, Gun-Flashing Coworker

• 07/14/21

Portland, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) – Employers don’t want their employees getting into fights on the job, especially in front of others, but can a spat between employees lead to a tort case ...
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Case Lesson: When are Employees on 'Premises' in Pa.?

• 07/13/21

King of Prussia, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Monday’s What Do You Think feature highlighted the case of a janitor who experienced an injury departing the shuttle bus he took work. The court ...
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What Do You Think: Did Fall from Shuttle Bus Happen on Employer’s 'Premises'?

• 07/12/21

Harrisburg, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) – When a worker is “coming and going” between work, when does the coming or going end and the time at work begin? That question faced a ...
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OSHA Weighs in on Employers' Vaccine Practices

• 07/09/21

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – As the country looks to emerge from the pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has stepped up its COVID-19 program in recent weeks, ...
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Case Lesson: The 'Special Hazard' Rule

• 07/08/21

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – The case at issue in Tuesday’s What Do You Think Feature, Mangan v. Texas Roadhouse Management Corp., No. 20AP-42 (Ohio Ct. App. 06/29/21), involved a ...
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Marijuana, Referral for Certification can’t be Medically Necessary in Florida

• 07/07/21

Tallahassee, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Voters across the county, including those in Florida, have elected to make “medical marijuana” legal in their states, but as a recent Florida ...
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