Liz Carey has worked as a writer, reporter and editor for nearly 25 years. First, as an investigative reporter for Gannett and later as the Vice President of a local Chamber of Commerce, Carey has covered everything from local government to the statehouse to the aerospace industry. Her work as a reporter, as well as her work in the community, have led her to become an advocate for the working poor, as well as the small business owner.

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AMA Asking CDC To Revise Guidelines On Opioid Prescribing

• 07/10/20

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) – The American Medical Association is urging the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention to change its guidelines on opioid prescriptions, because the ...
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OR Appeals Court Denies Deputy Sheriff's PTSD Claim

• 07/09/20

Marion County, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) - A Marion County, Ore., sheriff’s deputy’s claim that a meeting with her supervisors triggered her Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder was denied by that ...
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Proposal To Cover Federal Firefighters With WC During COVID Picks Up More Support

• 07/09/20

Washington, D.C. (WorkersCompensation.com) – Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Tom Udall (D-NM) have introduced legislation that would presume federal firefighters who contract COVID-19 did so while on the ...
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Rest Area Worker Blinded By Co-Worker Denied Workers' Comp Benefits

• 07/07/20

Alexandria, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) - A Virginia rest area worker blinded by a former co-worker is not entitled to workers’ compensation, a Virginia appellate court has determined. The decision ...
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Families of Meatpacking Plant Workers Sue For Death Benefits

• 07/07/20

Waterloo, IOWA (WorkersCompensation.com) – The families of three meat processing plant workers who died of Covid-19 are suing the Tyson plant in Waterloo, Iowa where they worked for failing to protect ...
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CO Governor Signs PTSD Presumption Bill For 911 Dispatchers

• 07/06/20

Denver, CO (WorkersCompensation.com) – A bill that would provide 911 operators with workers’ compensation coverage for experiencing traumatic events has been signed into law by Gov. Jared ...
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Former Firefighter Charged With $148k In Workers' Compensation Fraud

• 07/02/20

Santa Barbara, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A former Ventura County firefighter has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud, according to the Venture County District Attorney Greg ...
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Fireworks Factories Dangerous Places For Employees

• 06/29/20

Byron, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) – An employee at a fireworks plant suffered from burns to his hands and face after a workplace accident last week. According to Sheriff Terry Deese, the worker was ...
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Santa Ana Police Officer Charged With Workers' Compensation Fraud

• 06/26/20

Santa Ana, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A California police officer has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud for allegedly collecting disability benefits even though he was healthy ...
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