Do You Know the Rule? General rule A mental injury or mental illness is compensable in Arkansas, but only if it is caused by physical injury to the employee’s body.  What are the specific requirements […]

Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Anyone who's followed NCCI's work over the years knows that workers' compensation claims frequency has seen a decades-long decline but as Sandra Kipust explained at the Annual Insights Symposium on Tuesday, […]

Do You Know the Rule? In Alaska, what's the procedure involved when a workers' compensation claim comes up? Simply Research subscribers have access to that information and more, but we highlight it here. Filing Claims […]

The topic of workers’ compensation seldom appears in global trade policy discussions. The implementation of tariffs, which act as taxes on imported goods, serves as protection for domestic markets while punishing international competitors. Workers’ compensation insurance and […]

Do You Know the Rule? Colorado permits a workers’ compensation claimant or an employer/carrier to petition to reopen an award under a limited number of circumstances. It’s up to the party seeking to reopen the […]

Roadmap Handling non-compensable claims with empathy and efficiency is critical for maintaining trust and morale within an organization. Yet, the real key to continuous improvement lies in learning from these experiences. Establishing a feedback loop […]

Roadmap Navigating workers' compensation claims can be overwhelming for employees, especially when a claim is denied as non-compensable. Without clear information, employees may feel confused, frustrated, or distrustful of the process. By providing education and […]

Roadmap  When a workers' compensation claim is deemed non-compensable, transparent communication becomes paramount. A non-compensable claim does not meet the criteria for compensation under the applicable workers' compensation laws. For employees, denying a claim can […]