What Do You Think? Survivors of Texas employees who die at work can sometimes sue employers for wrongful death. But, no matter how tragic or dramatic the death, they’ll have one especially big hurdle in […]

Safety at Work The last time Wisconsin-based Sentry Equipment experienced a lost-time incident, current Sentry EHS chief Canton Larson was 3 years old, and the world was bracing for the uncertainty of Y2K's impact on technology. Twenty-six years later, […]

Safety at Work Frankfort, KY (WorkersCompensation.com) – As schools struggle with how to protect teachers from students some legislators are considering legislation that will codify it. In Kentucky, lawmakers have introduced legislation to “strengthen protections […]

Compliance Corner The headlines seem to report ever-growing amounts of workplace violence in health care settings across the country, and states are taking action to keep workers safe. For example, as Simply Research subscribers know, […]

Labor Landscape New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Thousands of nurses in New York City and Long Island could go on strike within 10 days, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) said Friday. According to […]

Safety at Work Miami, Fla. (WorkersCompensation.com) – Even with the Christmas holidays pending, customers and others couldn't stop attacking employees on the job.  In Miami, Fla., a Planet Fitness employee was sent to the hospital after being […]

Safety at Work Hollywood, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) - A Disney World Hollywood Studios crew member was hit by a 400-pound prop boulder during a performance of the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” on Dec. 30.   Video […]

Safety at Work Honolulu, Hawaii (WorkersCompensation.com) – Parents and educators are coming together to support referees as they face a growing number attacks. Earlier this month, supporters of Natalie Iwamoto, the Moanalua Associate Athletic Director, poured […]