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5 Questions with Carole Sharp, Lena Lini on WRMC, Mentorship, Purpose

5 Questions with Carole Sharp, Lena Lini on WRMC, Mentorship, Purpose
5 Questions with New Ascellus VP Nancy Schaefer

5 Questions with New Ascellus VP Nancy Schaefer
New Mexico’s Exclusive Remedy Rule

New Mexico’s Exclusive Remedy Rule
Utilities, Government Officials say Workers Faced Treacherous Conditions after Winter Storm Fern

Utilities, Government Officials say Workers Faced Treacherous Conditions after Winter Storm Fern
What is Nevada’s ‘Street Risk Rule’?

What is Nevada’s ‘Street Risk Rule’?
Did Auto Body Worker’s Shooting Himself at Work ‘Arise Out Of’ Employment?

Did Auto Body Worker’s Shooting Himself at Work ‘Arise Out Of’ Employment?
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 
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Ignorance is Bliss? Not When You’re the Injured Worker 

On Feb. 3, 2022, my world was turned upside down, literally. During the lunch break at a national physical therapy conference, I stepped into a crosswalk covered in a mysterious phenomenon (to a Florida gal) called […]
Opportunity or Threat: An Employer’s Immediate Request for Bodily Fluids in Compensation Claims 

Introduction:  Steve Jobs said, “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat.” Every day, new ideas are proffered for the progression of society. However, there must be checks and balances to determine whether this innovation is opportunity or […]
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, […]
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    Help More Kids Dream Big in 2026—Become a Conference Sponsor!

    From April 13–15, 2026, the Kids’ Chance of America National Conference will bring our entire community together in beautiful San Diego—state and national leaders, corporate partners, sponsors and dedicated volunteers. This gathering is more than a conference. […]
    Kids’ Chance of America Names 2026 National Ambassadors

    Scholarship recipients to raise awareness of funding and support for students impacted by a parent’s workplace injury Attendees at the upcoming Kids’ Chance of America (KCOA) National Conference in San Diego will have an opportunity […]
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    The Digitized Treasury: Unlocking Insurance’s Next Competitive Edge

    • Feb 05, 2026 - Feb 05, 2026
    2025 Caselaw Update Webinar

    Join Attorney James Cousins and Guest Attorney Brendan Shannon for the Live Broadcast of the annual Case Law Update! James and Brendan provide a thorough review of 2025's precedential decisions from the Appellate Division, Third Department and […]

    • 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
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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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