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Labor Advocates Push for Worker Heat Protections

Labor Advocates Push for Worker Heat Protections
Can a Retired Employee be a ‘Qualified Individual’ Under ADA? SCOTUS Weighs In

Can a Retired Employee be a ‘Qualified Individual’ Under ADA? SCOTUS Weighs In
Airport Worker Among Employees Attacked on Job

Airport Worker Among Employees Attacked on Job
‘Virtual Certainty’ Equals ‘Actual Knowledge’ in Wash. for Latent Injury Diseases

‘Virtual Certainty’ Equals ‘Actual Knowledge’ in Wash. for Latent Injury Diseases
Worker Killed by Filing Cabinet, One of Many Killed on Job Recently

Worker Killed by Filing Cabinet, One of Many Killed on Job Recently
N.J. Turnpike Worker’s Death didn’t Result from ‘Willful Violations’

N.J. Turnpike Worker’s Death didn’t Result from ‘Willful Violations’
‘Intentional Wrongs’ in New Jersey

‘Intentional Wrongs’ in New Jersey
Postal Workers Attacked by Dogs, Humans

Postal Workers Attacked by Dogs, Humans
Not Showing up to New Post Sinks N.Y. Teacher’s Claim

Not Showing up to New Post Sinks N.Y. Teacher’s Claim
Lowe’s Worker on Forklift Shot by Coworker

Lowe’s Worker on Forklift Shot by Coworker
What are the Penalties Against Employers for Nonpayment in Illinois?

What are the Penalties Against Employers for Nonpayment in Illinois?
Specific Incident Injuries in Arkansas

Specific Incident Injuries in Arkansas
American Workers Rank #1 for Using Profanity in Online Business Communications  

American Workers Rank #1 for Using Profanity in Online Business Communications  
Must Hospital Return Physician’s Assistant to Original Schedule Post Medical Leave?

Must Hospital Return Physician’s Assistant to Original Schedule Post Medical Leave?
Pennsylvania’s ‘Third-Party Attack’ Exception to Exclusive Remedy Rule

Pennsylvania’s ‘Third-Party Attack’ Exception to Exclusive Remedy Rule
What’s an ‘Employee’ in Delaware?

What’s an ‘Employee’ in Delaware?
Family Wins $23 Million after Worker Scaffolding Death

Family Wins $23 Million after Worker Scaffolding Death
Addressing Provider Shortages in Workers’ Compensation Settings 

Addressing Provider Shortages in Workers’ Compensation Settings 
‘Economic Realities’ Test for Determining Independent Contractor Status in Kentucky

‘Economic Realities’ Test for Determining Independent Contractor Status in Kentucky
Journalists Shot, Injured During L.A. Riots

Journalists Shot, Injured During L.A. Riots
Could Electrocuted Foreman who Lost Hand get Jacuzzi, Porch Repairs?

Could Electrocuted Foreman who Lost Hand get Jacuzzi, Porch Repairs?
What are the New Rules in Washington for Noncooperation?

What are the New Rules in Washington for Noncooperation?
What does ‘Agriculture’ Mean under Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Law?

What does ‘Agriculture’ Mean under Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Law?
Can Injured Janitor who Kept Working get PPD Benefits?

Can Injured Janitor who Kept Working get PPD Benefits?
Mo. Top Court Cuts Rail Worker’s Award to $9 Million after Double Leg Amputation

Mo. Top Court Cuts Rail Worker’s Award to $9 Million after Double Leg Amputation
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6 Questions about Economy, Workers’ Compensation for NCCI’s Stephen Cooper

The dynamically changing workforce and evolving economy are top of mind for workers compensation executives. NCCI’s latest Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) provides an in-depth perspective on recent economic developments and their impact on workers compensation. […]
Mind the Machine: The Potential Hidden Risks of Utilizing AI in Medicare Set-Asides

By: Heather Sanderson As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in daily life, particularly in healthcare and claims administration, the use of AI in Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) allocation preparation has been increasing. Many MSA vendors […]
Penn State doesn’t have an Anti-Bullying Policy. Do You?

INTRODUCTION: The search for the policy  For several years, I have been studying anti bullying policies in universities. Over many months, I tried to discover an anti-bullying policy at Penn State University. I am interested […]
Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside Updates  

Although we haven’t seen as many updates as we did at the beginning of 2025 regarding Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Asides (MSAs), there have been some noteworthy updates over the past two weeks.   Medicare to […]
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    Kids’ Chance of America names Chris Letsos as chief executive officer

    TAMPA, Fla. (June 17, 2025)—Chris Letsos has been named as Kids’ Chance of America’s first full-time chief executive officer, marking a major milestone in the national nonprofit’s growth and development. He will begin his new role […]
    WorkCompCollege.com and Workplace Health Magazine Partner to Launch WC DOCWISE 

    LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL - June 10, 2025: WorkCompCollege.com, the leading online education platform for workers' compensation professionals, and Workplace Health Magazine, the trusted bi-annual publication for workplace wellness and safety, today announced the launch of […]
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    CCWC 21st Annual Conference: Legislative & Educational Forum Presented by Sedgwick

    • Jun 11, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025
    2025 Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

    Today, we are announcing the dates for the 2025 Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. The 28th edition of the event, recognized as the largest and most comprehensive gathering of workers’ compensation professionals in the state, will […]

    • Jun 11, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
    Central States Spring Seminar

    The Central States Association host its annual Spring Seminar in Madison, WI, June 26-27, 2025. Each year, the Central States Association Spring Seminar provides a forum for workers' compensation professionals within the central region of the United States to connect […]

    • Jun 26, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
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    Subway Worker Shot over Order Error

    Spring Lake, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – New details are emerging after a 15-year-old Subway employee was shot over a messed-up order earlier this month. The attack is one of several on foodservice and hospitality workers, officials […]
    Crew Members, Military Trainees Feared Dead in Crash over Potomac

    Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four crew members and three military members were thought to be among the dead in the first airplane crash in America in more than two decades. American Eagle Flight No. 5342, operated […]
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