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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Close, Leaving Employees with Scant Job Security  

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Close, Leaving Employees with Scant Job Security  
States Consider Legislation to Protect Teachers

States Consider Legislation to Protect Teachers
Paying, Denying Claims in Indiana with Interest

Paying, Denying Claims in Indiana with Interest
N.J. Officer’s Exacerbated PTSD Meets State Law Standard for Benefits

N.J. Officer’s Exacerbated PTSD Meets State Law Standard for Benefits
What are Oregon’s Rules for Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention?

What are Oregon’s Rules for Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention?
Buckle Up for the Year Ahead

Buckle Up for the Year Ahead
What are Workers’ Compensation Death Beneficiaries Entitled to in Oklahoma?

What are Workers’ Compensation Death Beneficiaries Entitled to in Oklahoma?
Tenn. Top Court Finds ‘Predominant Purpose’ of Vendor-Vendee Relationship Opens Tort Door

Tenn. Top Court Finds ‘Predominant Purpose’ of Vendor-Vendee Relationship Opens Tort Door
Hawaii Supreme Court Sets Contours for Experts on Compensability Questions

Hawaii Supreme Court Sets Contours for Experts on Compensability Questions
Could Drowsy Security Guard Recover Benefits after Falling Asleep at Wheel?

Could Drowsy Security Guard Recover Benefits after Falling Asleep at Wheel?
Tennessee’s Exclusive Remedy Rule

Tennessee’s Exclusive Remedy Rule
New York Nurses’ Union Threatens Strike over Safety, Wages

New York Nurses’ Union Threatens Strike over Safety, Wages
Even with Christmas Nearing, Workers Kept Getting Attacked

Even with Christmas Nearing, Workers Kept Getting Attacked
Could Carrier Deny Claim of Foreman who Fell Twice on Same Day?

Could Carrier Deny Claim of Foreman who Fell Twice on Same Day?
What are the Excess Insurance Requirements for Florida Self-Insureds?

What are the Excess Insurance Requirements for Florida Self-Insureds?
Idaho Top Court Finds ‘Unknowns’ about COVID Exposure Nix Widow’s Claim

Idaho Top Court Finds ‘Unknowns’ about COVID Exposure Nix Widow’s Claim
Disney World Employee Hit by 400-pound Boulder During ‘Indiana Jones’ Stunt Show 

Disney World Employee Hit by 400-pound Boulder During ‘Indiana Jones’ Stunt Show 
Alabama’s Exclusive Remedy Rule

Alabama’s Exclusive Remedy Rule
Implementing Goals and Skills in the New Year

Implementing Goals and Skills in the New Year
Attacked Transit Worker says CTA Made her Wait Hours for Treatment

Attacked Transit Worker says CTA Made her Wait Hours for Treatment
Could Houston be Sued by Injured Police Cadet Claiming she was a ‘First Responder?’

Could Houston be Sued by Injured Police Cadet Claiming she was a ‘First Responder?’
12 Stories We Liked in ’25 (plus 12 More We also Liked)

12 Stories We Liked in ’25 (plus 12 More We also Liked)
Worker who Posed Photo of Explosive Device can’t Escape N.J. Exclusive Remedy Bar

Worker who Posed Photo of Explosive Device can’t Escape N.J. Exclusive Remedy Bar
What are the Rules for Contractors, Subcontractors in Missouri?

What are the Rules for Contractors, Subcontractors in Missouri?
How Does Workers’ Compensation Mediation Work in California?

How Does Workers’ Compensation Mediation Work in California?
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Top 5 Medicare Secondary Payer Predictions for 2026

As we look ahead in 2026, one thing is clear: Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance is no longer a “back office” issue; it is a “front-line” risk management priority. Regulatory pressure continues to mount, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has sharpened its enforcement tools, […]
The Role of Insurance in a Climate-Uncertain Future

InsurTech Geek Podcast The latest InsurTech Geek Podcast episode is here Dominique joins James Benham and Rob Galbraith to discuss how his global experience across AIG, Chubb, Hannover Re, and now Dai-Ichi has shaped his […]
How Drugs are Administered for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation

By: Spencer Sherman, Pharm.D., Pharmacist, Clinical Accounts, Enlyte When an injured employee needs medication, choosing how to take it can be just as important as which drug you use. A medication’s route of administration is […]
NCCI’s Labor Market Insights – December 2025

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released combined employment data for October and November on December 16. Due to the government shutdown, some October data could not be collected. Technical Note: The BLS will return […]
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    Workers’ Compensation, Risk, Managed Care & Claims (WRMC) Empowering Futures Through Education, Mentorship, and Access

    About WRMC Workers’ Compensation, Risk, Managed Care & Claims (WRMC) is a nonprofit dedicated topreparing the next generation of professionals for meaningful careers in the insurance and claimsindustry. Our mission is simple yet powerful, to […]
    Kids’ Chance of America welcomes The MEMIC Group as national scholarship partner

    January 12, 2026— Kids’ Chance of America (KCOA) has welcomed The MEMIC Group as a national scholarship partner, Chief Executive Officer Chris Letsos announced today. Through the partnership, KCOA will administer MEMIC’s Harvey Picker Horizon […]
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    • Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 13, 2026
    Workers’ Compensation in Wisconsin

      Please see the invite to our upcoming webinar below, hosted by Lauren Luckenbill & Emily Elderkin, about Workers' Compensation in Wisconsin! Receive updates about CEU Credit, request WC Rate Cards and other helpful materials, and receive the Microsoft […]

    • Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 14, 2026
    Psychosocial Factors and Functional Outcomes Following Physical Therapy

    Discover how psychosocial factors impact recovery outcomes in injured workers during WCRI’s 30-minute webinar on Thursday, January 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. This session presents findings from WCRI’s recent study, Psychosocial Factors and Functional Outcomes Following […]

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    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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    Hurricane Debby Update

    Update for Monday 8/5 during Hurricane/Trop. Storm Debbie. Our operations are located in Florida however, our servers are located out of state and we don't anticipate any issues today accessing services. Our support team personnel […]
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