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8 Return to Work Strategies for Nurse Case Managers

8 Return to Work Strategies for Nurse Case Managers
Mass. ‘Run-Off’ Insurers May Collect 2nd Injury Reimbursements

Mass. ‘Run-Off’ Insurers May Collect 2nd Injury Reimbursements
Wage Subsidies in Washington

Wage Subsidies in Washington
Firefighters Shot, Killed in Idaho Ambush

Firefighters Shot, Killed in Idaho Ambush
Failure to Report Earnings from Online Business Scuttles Letter Carrier’s Workers’ Comp Benefits

Failure to Report Earnings from Online Business Scuttles Letter Carrier’s Workers’ Comp Benefits
Was Applying to 24 jobs, Entering College, a ‘Reasonable’ Attempt to Get Work?

Was Applying to 24 jobs, Entering College, a ‘Reasonable’ Attempt to Get Work?
Could Estate of Worker Killed in Zirconium Conflagration Sue for Negligence?

Could Estate of Worker Killed in Zirconium Conflagration Sue for Negligence?
How does Minnesota Define Terms Related to Vocational Rehabilitation?

How does Minnesota Define Terms Related to Vocational Rehabilitation?
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
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Strategies for Managing Asthma and Smoke Inhalation Injuries

By: Cameron Hannum, Pharm.D., Sr. Clinical Account Pharmacist, Enlyte Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that leads to difficulty breathing due to the presence of inflammation and bronchoconstriction. It’s often triggered by allergens, irritants […]
Good Humans Doing Good Things in Our Industry: Lainey Haynes

Speaking with Lainey Haynes, Workers’ Compensation Representative at Saia Inc. Hearing the Perspective from an Employer in a Workers’ Compensation Claim "Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing." - Rollo May […]
Healing the Whole Worker: Why Inclusive, Holistic Care is the Future of Workers’ Compensation

Too often, our workers’ compensation systems are designed as one-way transactions: we identify an injury, authorize treatment, pay benefits, and try to return the worker to duty. We have been locked into this industrial-age thinking […]
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. […]
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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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    Kindness in Motion 5k

    • Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
    77th Annual SAWCA Convention

    SAWCA invites you to participate in  2025 Comp Talks at the 77th Annual Convention

    • Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 26, 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 […]
    What are the Basics on Simply Research?

    Tips & Tricks Are you looking to see if Simply Research is even useful to you? This quick overview could help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_yKE1koto
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    Tips & Tricks If you're looking for full text decisions, we have them on Simply Research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TicuTBR6tVw
    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 […]
    What’s in the Legal Library on Simply Research?

    Tips & Tricks Do you know about our 50-state legal library? Check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r08gexylKaM&t=32s
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