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Was Dump Truck Driver Paid by Load Covered by Workers’ Comp?
Was Dump Truck Driver Paid by Load Covered by Workers’ Comp?

What Do You Think? Only employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in Louisiana. Thus, it’s critical for employers to know which factors make a worker an independent contractor, and which ones make him a […]
2 Key Cases on Contribution in Florida
2 Key Cases on Contribution in Florida

Key Cases Under Fla. Stat. § 440.42(4), when there is any controversy as to which of two or more carriers is liable for the discharge of the obligations and duties of one or more employers […]
A ‘Shot’ at Surgery: GLP-1 Medications and Surgical Clearance in Workers’ Compensation Claims 
A ‘Shot’ at Surgery: GLP-1 Medications and Surgical Clearance in Workers’ Compensation Claims 

By William Anthony  An increasingly common medical-management issue in workers’ compensation cases arises when treatment of an accepted injury reaches an obstacle that is not the accepted condition itself. An authorized surgeon recommends a knee […]
Donkey-Wrangling-Related Heart Attack Yields Workers’ Comp. Benefits for N.Y. Carpenter
Donkey-Wrangling-Related Heart Attack Yields Workers’ Comp. Benefits for N.Y. Carpenter

Case File A New York carpenter helped his boss wrangle a donkey into a shed and then had a heart attack. Because it was related to the carpenter's job and the employer missed the deadline […]
Returning to work should not leave a concern without an owner
Returning to work should not leave a concern without an owner

By George S. Azadian The return-to-work plan looks settled. The employee has a start date, a supervisor has received the restrictions, and a modified assignment is ready. Then, halfway through the first shift, the employee […]
Falling for Deepfake Costs Judge More than $10k, Earns her Public Reprimand
Falling for Deepfake Costs Judge More than $10k, Earns her Public Reprimand

The Trained A-Eye A Florida judge got hoodwinked by a deepfake, causing her to face a fine, suspension, and public reprimand. It cost her upwards of $10,000 and tarnish to her public standing. Case Inquiry […]
Was Ice Cream Worker’s Slip in ‘Slides’ in Course of Employment or Violation of Safety Rules?
Was Ice Cream Worker’s Slip in ‘Slides’ in Course of Employment or Violation of Safety Rules?

What Do You Think? Comfy sandals might be an acceptable mode of footwear to get to and from work, but if you're at the jobsite, when do you have to ditch the thongs and put […]
Tracking Workers’ Comp Regulation Changes Across States in 2026
Tracking Workers’ Comp Regulation Changes Across States in 2026

Workers' compensation regulations shift constantly across all 53 U.S. jurisdictions. Keeping pace with every update is one of the most demanding responsibilities you face as a claims adjuster or HR compliance professional. When a state […]