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The Psychology of ‘It Won’t Happen to Me’: Optimism Bias in the Workplace 

The Psychology of ‘It Won’t Happen to Me’: Optimism Bias in the Workplace 
What does ‘Fraud’ Mean in Hawaii?

What does ‘Fraud’ Mean in Hawaii?
Comp & Circumstance — July 23 at 1 p.m. Eastern

Comp & Circumstance — July 23 at 1 p.m. Eastern
Summer Fatigue: Why Longer Days Change Human Performance 

Summer Fatigue: Why Longer Days Change Human Performance 
How do Taxes on Uninsured, Self-insured Employers Worker in Virginia?

How do Taxes on Uninsured, Self-insured Employers Worker in Virginia?
Water Safety at Work: Why Drowning Rarely Looks Like People Expect 

Water Safety at Work: Why Drowning Rarely Looks Like People Expect 
Miss. Court Puts Brakes on Bad Faith Claim of Driver who Tried to Stop Theft

Miss. Court Puts Brakes on Bad Faith Claim of Driver who Tried to Stop Theft
When Allergies Affect More Than Your Nose: The Hidden Connection Between Pollen and Performance 

When Allergies Affect More Than Your Nose: The Hidden Connection Between Pollen and Performance 
Who’s NOT an Employee under Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law?

Who’s NOT an Employee under Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law?
Brooke Shields Goes Undercover to Find Truth about Casa Bonita Working Conditions

Brooke Shields Goes Undercover to Find Truth about Casa Bonita Working Conditions
Summer Storms: Lightning, Wind, and Severe Weather Safety 

Summer Storms: Lightning, Wind, and Severe Weather Safety 
Exclusive Remedy in Maine

Exclusive Remedy in Maine
The Hidden Cost of Sunshine: Why Occupational UV Exposure Deserves More Attention 

The Hidden Cost of Sunshine: Why Occupational UV Exposure Deserves More Attention 
Georgia Employers Bear Burden of Proving Exclusivity Rule Protects them from Tort Suit

Georgia Employers Bear Burden of Proving Exclusivity Rule Protects them from Tort Suit
District Court had Jurisdiction to Vacate Compensation Court Award, says Neb. Top Court

District Court had Jurisdiction to Vacate Compensation Court Award, says Neb. Top Court
Mosquitoes are More than a Nuisance: When One Bite Becomes a Workplace Health Issue 

Mosquitoes are More than a Nuisance: When One Bite Becomes a Workplace Health Issue 
Could Parents of Teen Killed by Compactor sue Boy’s Supervisor in Tort?

Could Parents of Teen Killed by Compactor sue Boy’s Supervisor in Tort?
Forfeiture of Workers’ Comp Benefits for Fraud in La. Applies Post-Misrepresentation Only

Forfeiture of Workers’ Comp Benefits for Fraud in La. Applies Post-Misrepresentation Only
Wildfire Smoke and Occupational Health: When One Hazard Becomes Many 

Wildfire Smoke and Occupational Health: When One Hazard Becomes Many 
Could Veteran with PTSD sue for FMLA Retaliation Based on Getting Lower Bonus, Raise?

Could Veteran with PTSD sue for FMLA Retaliation Based on Getting Lower Bonus, Raise?
Congressman Questions what’s Going on at Atlanta Post Office after Deaths

Congressman Questions what’s Going on at Atlanta Post Office after Deaths
Air Quality Matters: The Invisible Hazard Affecting Outdoor Workers 

Air Quality Matters: The Invisible Hazard Affecting Outdoor Workers 
Workers, Employers Brace for Record Heat

Workers, Employers Brace for Record Heat
Your Brain on Dehydration: The Neuroscience of Workplace Mistakes 

Your Brain on Dehydration: The Neuroscience of Workplace Mistakes 
Iowa Top Court Clears Up AMA Guides Question

Iowa Top Court Clears Up AMA Guides Question
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Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Louisiana: How We Won at the Supreme Court

Workers compensation fraud accusations are one of the most aggressive tactics insurance companies and employers use to avoid paying what they owe. This case is about exactly that. In April 2026, I argued a case […]
Panel of Physicians Posting Requirements for Construction and Off-Site Employees Post Lilienthal Ruling 

Maintaining control of medical treatment in a workers’ compensation case is key to mitigating ongoing exposure. To do so, employers and insurers must comply with the guidelines provided for in OCGA §§ 34-9-200 and 34-9-201, which requires […]
5 Signs of Medication-Related Fraud Work Comp Adjusters Should Watch For

By Christina Klemm, Pharm.D., BCACP, Senior Pharmacist, Clinical Operations, Enlyte Pharmacy fraud represents one of the fastest-growing cost drivers in workers’ compensation claims. While most health care providers operate with integrity, fraudulent prescribing patterns can […]
New from NCCI

Check out what’s new from NCCI: Artificial Intelligence and the Labor MarketLatest Quarterly Economics Briefing – Q2 2026 This report examines: What we know: The headline: It remains too early to draw firm conclusions about AI’s […]
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    MedRisk’s Brian Peers Brings Nurses, Case Mangers, & Adjusters Free CEU Opportunity on July 21

    West Conshohocken, PA – Brian Peers, DPT, Vice President of Clinical Services for MedRisk will explore treatment needs for injured workers on Tuesday, July 21. “Chronic Low Back Pain” will start at 1 p.m. eastern time.  Attendees will learn about clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of chronic […]
    Comp & Circumstance: June 23

    Please join us for June 23 at 11 a.m. Eastern for the next Comp & Circumstance gathering, our chance to build community, create connections, and discuss all things comp. Networking, organization/brand/event promotion, and problem-solving are […]
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    Employees Injured in Accidents at Work

    Safety at Work Lake Placid, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – An employee of a New York village is ‘on the mend” after an electrical accident at work, officials said. His accident was one of several over the […]
    4 Women Accused of Trying to Attack, Stab Pregnant Qdoba Worker

    Can You Believe It? Fishers, IN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four women have been identified as the suspects in an attack against a pregnant Qdoba restaurant worker in Fishers, Ind. Prosecutors said Aniyah Gooch and Dajah Gooch […]
    One Dead, Two Missing in Philadelphia Garage Collapse

    Safety at Work Philadelphia, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Crews continue to search the rubble of a demolished parking garage for two missing employees presumed to be dead. The garage was demolished Sunday evening after the stairwell […]
    What are the Rules for Attorney, Physician, Hospital Fees under S.C. Workers’ Comp Law?

    Compliance Corner Attorney fees, physician fees, and hospital charges for services under this South Carolina workers' compensation law are subject to the approval of the commission, but a physician or hospital may not collect a […]
    Jury Reaches $5.7 Million Verdict against Taco Bell Franchisee after Employee Shooting

    Safety at Work Hartford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) – A jury in Hartford, Conn., reached a $5.7 million verdict against a Taco Bell franchisee after an employee at one of the stores shot and wounded two people, […]
    Universal Employee Attacked by Family of Four Over Parking

    Safety at Work Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Officials with Universal Orlando Resort said one of their employees was attacked by a family of four in a dispute over restaurant parking. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, […]
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