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Mass. Court Upholds Hiring Preference Order for Previously Injured Campus Cop

Mass. Court Upholds Hiring Preference Order for Previously Injured Campus Cop
Did Brain Fog, Mental Illness Excuse Drywaller’s Late COVID-19 Claim?

Did Brain Fog, Mental Illness Excuse Drywaller’s Late COVID-19 Claim?
Driver Killed in Zamboni Accident

Driver Killed in Zamboni Accident
Oregon Law’s Deprivation of Remedy without Counterbalance Hits State Constitution Snag

Oregon Law’s Deprivation of Remedy without Counterbalance Hits State Constitution Snag
Did Fired Employee’s FMLA Retaliation Case Hold Water?

Did Fired Employee’s FMLA Retaliation Case Hold Water?
Workers File Lawsuits against SpaceX for Workplace Injuries

Workers File Lawsuits against SpaceX for Workplace Injuries
Employees Killed in Winter Storm

Employees Killed in Winter Storm
Did Falling on Shortcut to Parking Lot Fuel Ford Worker’s Claim?

Did Falling on Shortcut to Parking Lot Fuel Ford Worker’s Claim?
10 Ways Curiosity Strengthens Nurse Case Managers’ Careers

10 Ways Curiosity Strengthens Nurse Case Managers’ Careers
What is, isn’t a ‘Compensable Injury’ in Arkansas?

What is, isn’t a ‘Compensable Injury’ in Arkansas?
How does Palliative Care Work under Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Law?

How does Palliative Care Work under Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Law?
New Survey Finds Employees Fear Being Injured at Work in Stress-Fueled Environments

New Survey Finds Employees Fear Being Injured at Work in Stress-Fueled Environments
Who’s a ‘Contractor’ for ‘Up-the-Ladder’ Exclusive Remedy Immunity in Kentucky?

Who’s a ‘Contractor’ for ‘Up-the-Ladder’ Exclusive Remedy Immunity in Kentucky?
Misrepresentations Affected Entitlement to Benefits, not Compensability for Fla. Bus Driver

Misrepresentations Affected Entitlement to Benefits, not Compensability for Fla. Bus Driver
Failing to Submit Documentation Leaves Letter Carrier on Hook for $18,748.26 Overpayment

Failing to Submit Documentation Leaves Letter Carrier on Hook for $18,748.26 Overpayment
New Hampshire’s Exclusive Remedy Rule

New Hampshire’s Exclusive Remedy Rule
Aggravation of Knee Problems Leads to Temporary, Permanent Benefits for Tenn. Worker

Aggravation of Knee Problems Leads to Temporary, Permanent Benefits for Tenn. Worker
Soft Fraud Deserves Attention in Workers’ Compensation 

Soft Fraud Deserves Attention in Workers’ Compensation 
8 Ways Case Managers Can Spread Kindness  

8 Ways Case Managers Can Spread Kindness  
Could Partner of Bin Cleaner Buried Alive in Corn Sue for Wrongful Death?

Could Partner of Bin Cleaner Buried Alive in Corn Sue for Wrongful Death?
What does ‘Dependent’ Mean in Connecticut?

What does ‘Dependent’ Mean in Connecticut?
Could New Hampshire Handyman hit by Van Claim ‘Travelling Employee’ Status?

Could New Hampshire Handyman hit by Van Claim ‘Travelling Employee’ Status?
Nurse Strike over Safety, Working Conditions, Pay Enters Second Week

Nurse Strike over Safety, Working Conditions, Pay Enters Second Week
What is Workers’ Compensation ‘Fraud’ in Pennsylvania?

What is Workers’ Compensation ‘Fraud’ in Pennsylvania?
Do we Take HIPAA too Far? Understanding the Intent of the Law

Do we Take HIPAA too Far? Understanding the Intent of the Law
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New NCCI Analysis Reveals Shift in Large Claim Emergence Patterns

WHAT:NCCI has released new research examining how large workers compensation claims are emerging over time - specifically the changing balance between fast‑emerging and slow‑emerging large claims. The analysis shows that while overall large claim frequency has declined, a growing […]
Steps to Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries from Becoming Complex Claims 

By Kim Radcliffe, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Enlyte Foot and ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions in workers’ compensation, making up 10-15% of all claims. In some high-risk industries, such as construction, […]
NCCI Releases Update on Aggregate Measures of General and Medical Inflation

General Inflation Trends Workers Compensation Weighted Medical Price Index – NCCI’s index that’s more reflective of workers compensation medical costs. Healthcare affordability has been a popular issue in the news and has been a target of […]
A Workers’ Comp Tech Strategy With A Bootstrapped Mindset 

By James Benham, Co-Founder, CEO, JBK, and author of Be Your Own VC  If you lead a workers’ comp program today, you don’t need one more vendor pitch to know the landscape is changing. You’re hearing about AI intake, automated medical summaries, predictive triage, and […]
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    Sedgwick Releases Workforce Absence and Disability Trends Report 

    New report reveals key patterns and offers forward-looking predictions for HR leaders   MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2026 – Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has published new Workforce Absence and Disability Trends Report highlighting key trends from 2025 and offering predictions for […]
    Kids’ Chance of California Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors 

    San Diego, CA — Kids’ Chance of California (KCCA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to the children of California workers who have been seriously or fatally injured on the job, is pleased to announce […]
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    2025 Caselaw Update Webinar

    • Feb 06, 2026 - Feb 06, 2026
    Up in Smoke: Drug Testing and Marijuana in Today’s Workplace

    Up in Smoke: Drug Testing and Marijuana in Today’s Workplace Pot, Mary Jane, Weed, Blunt, Fatty. No matter what you call it, marijuana is part of American culture and, increasingly, along with other drugs, presents […]

    • Feb 10, 2026 - Feb 10, 2026
    Wisdom Wednesday: The Art of Follow Up

    The Art of Follow Up is a 30-minute, interactive Wisdom Wednesday panel discussion and the second session in our leadership series that began with Coach, Don’t Command. This conversation focuses on what happens after the coaching moment—how intentional […]

    • Feb 11, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
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    Cruise Line Exec Sues for Millions after Onboard Fall

    Santa Clarita, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – An executive with P&O Cruises has filed a multi-million claim against the cruise line saying an onboard injury left her unable to work. Kerry Middleton was working as a human […]
    Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?

    What Do You Think? A worker is generally considered an employee, not an independent contractor, if the company has the power to control her work. But what if she does all her work in a […]
    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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