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Near Misses: The Warning Signs We Too Often Ignore 
Near Misses: The Warning Signs We Too Often Ignore 

Summer Safety Series Welcome to The Science Behind Workplace Injuries: 30 Days of Summer Safety, where we explore the environmental hazards, human physiology, behavioral science, and organizational decisions shaping workplace safety. This article is part of […]
Despite Lack of Workers’ Comp, N.Y. Court Finds Triable Issues on Uber Driver’s ‘Employee’ Status
Despite Lack of Workers’ Comp, N.Y. Court Finds Triable Issues on Uber Driver’s ‘Employee’ Status

Case File Uber drivers don't get workers' compensation benefits, but does that mean they aren't "employees" under New York tort law? An Empire State court found that question, along with other considerations, merited jury review. […]
What are the Ins and Outs of Indiana Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policies?
What are the Ins and Outs of Indiana Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policies?

Compliance Corner If you're an Indiana insurer brushing up on what the state requires for policies, you're in luck if you have Simply Research. But, we also provide a few highlights here. The Form No […]
How do Taxes on Uninsured, Self-insured Employers Worker in Virginia?
How do Taxes on Uninsured, Self-insured Employers Worker in Virginia?

Bits & Pieces Do you know how taxes on uninsured and self-insured employers in Virginia work? Simply Research subscribers do, but here's a quick look. One half of One Percent For the purpose of providing […]
Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Louisiana: How We Won at the Supreme Court
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 […]
Who’s NOT an Employee under Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law?
Who’s NOT an Employee under Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law?

Compliance Corner When it comes to workers' compensation law in the Bay State, the best way to figure out who's an "employee" might be to go through who isn't one. Simply Research subscribers can do […]
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

Case File The Court of Appeals of Georgia held that the exclusive remedy provision of the state’s Workers' Compensation Act is an affirmative defense -- not a matter of subject-matter jurisdiction. This means that the […]
What are Tennessee’s Excess Insurance Requirements?
What are Tennessee’s Excess Insurance Requirements?

Compliance Corner Did you know that Tennessee sets out excess insurance rules for employers covered by the Volunteer State's workers' compensation law? As Simply Research subscribers know, those rules are as follows. The Basics In […]