Judge Overturns Mask Mandate on Planes; Biden Administration Says it will Appeal

• 04/25/22
• Liz Carey

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – The administration of President Joe Biden said it will appeal a decision by a federal judge in Florida that struck down the Centers for Disease Control ...
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Insurance Exec Touts Technology as Game Changer for WC Policies

• 04/25/22
• Nancy Grover

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The number of packages delivered by UPS drivers in a single day has doubled in the last 15 years. Technological advancements have led to dramatic increases ...
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Questions about 'Special Errand' During Bike Wreck Send Workers’ Case Back

• 04/22/22
• Frank Ferreri

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – An employee injured on his way to work generally won’t receive compensation, but there are circumstances under which such injury could be ...
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Walmart Worker Fails to Connect Termination to ADA-Protected Activity

• 04/21/22
• Frank Ferreri

Fort Myers, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) –  When an employee engages in protected activity under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an adverse employment action that occurs shortly thereafter ...
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Job Jumping Does Not Alleviate Burnout, Experts Advises

• 04/21/22
• Nancy Grover

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Employees who suffer from burnout are:  2.6 times more likely to look for another job  63 percent more likely to take a sick ...
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Workplace Violence Expert: Don't Wait for Tragedy to Develop a Plan

• 04/20/22
• Nancy Grover

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Most organizations spend little to no resources on violence prevention and mitigation – until there is an incident. Being prepared is key, according to ...
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What Do You Think: Did Bus Driver Injure Shoulder on Job?

• 04/20/22
• Frank Ferreri

Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – If a worker is in good health and doesn’t experience pain prior to a work-related injury, does it mean the injury arose out of and in the course of her ...
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Study Shows Younger Surgeons Get Better Ratings

• 04/19/22
• FJ Thomas

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – After working in Orthopedics for twenty years, it’s not uncommon to think the surgeons signing on just out of medical school look like they’re ...
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Transportation Worker Unions Call for More Protections, Banned Passenger List

• 04/19/22
• Liz Carey

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Transportation workers’ unions are applauding changes in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that will provide them with more ...
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