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Could Dunkin Cashier sue after Stabbing by Unhappy Customer?
Could Dunkin Cashier sue after Stabbing by Unhappy Customer?

What Do You Think? Stabbing an employee may seem like an overreaction to finding out she is out of your favorite donut. In fact it’s hard to see how the event relates to the job […]
Could Claimant who Lost Half his Hand in Meat Grinder get ISIF Benefits?
Could Claimant who Lost Half his Hand in Meat Grinder get ISIF Benefits?

What Do You Think? Idaho has a special rule that allows a worker to obtain both workers’ compensation benefits and Industrial Special Indemnity Fund benefits when a pre-existing injury combines with a current injury to render […]
13 Years of Workers’ Comp Insurance Shenanigans Catches up with Ohio Attorney
13 Years of Workers’ Comp Insurance Shenanigans Catches up with Ohio Attorney

25 for 25 in '25 In 2022, an Ohio attorney found out what can happen when you're not on the up and up with workers' compensation coverage. Simply research subscribers have access to the full […]
Failing to Accept Light Duty, Ohio Worker Scuttles Shot at TTD Compensation
Failing to Accept Light Duty, Ohio Worker Scuttles Shot at TTD Compensation

Case File When an Ohio worker failed to appear for a light-duty position, did it spell the end of his quest for TTD compensation? Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the […]
Was Firing Injured Maintenance Worker for ‘Theft’ a Snow-Job?
Was Firing Injured Maintenance Worker for ‘Theft’ a Snow-Job?

What Do You Think? In Illinois, an employee bringing a retaliatory discharge claim has to prove he was fired because he exercised a right under the Workers’ Compensation Act. While the employer doesn’t have to […]
Drugs, Deliberate Acts, Intoxication, & More: Some Maryland Defenses
Drugs, Deliberate Acts, Intoxication, & More: Some Maryland Defenses

Compliance Corner The defenses available under Maryland's workers' compensation law include those for when a worker does something deliberate to cause an injury or shows up to work under the influence. Thanks to Simply Research, […]
NCCI’s latest report: Intrastate Regional Cost Differences
NCCI’s latest report: Intrastate Regional Cost Differences

WHAT: NCCI's latest report, Intrastate Regional Cost Differences , examines differences across geographic regions within NCCI’s three largest jurisdictions by population—Florida, Illinois, and Texas.  Key Findings: WHY IT MATTERS: These metrics provide insight into regional differences in frequency, severity, and overall […]
What Medical Benefits are Covered under Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law?
What Medical Benefits are Covered under Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law?

Compliance Corner Quick: You're in Oregon and you need to know whether a certain medical benefit is covered under the state's workers' compensation law. Thanks to a Simply Research Compliance Summary, that info could be […]