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Did ‘Remote Site Doctrine’ Freeze Alaska Teacher’s Lawsuit for Fall at School Housing?
Did ‘Remote Site Doctrine’ Freeze Alaska Teacher’s Lawsuit for Fall at School Housing?

What Do You Think? In Alaska, the “remote site doctrine” may expand the reach of the workers’ compensation act even to an employee’s residence–if that residence is supplied by the employer. A case involving a […]
Could Security Guard Lock in Benefits for Unwitnessed Fall Down Stairs?
Could Security Guard Lock in Benefits for Unwitnessed Fall Down Stairs?

What Do You Think? If a security guard falls at work and no one is there to see it, is it work-related? A case involving a security company employee who lost his footing on the […]
Was Nurse on COVID Front Lines Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for PTSD?
Was Nurse on COVID Front Lines Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for PTSD?

What Do You Think? In Virginia, an “ordinary disease of life,” such as the flu or COVID-19 is not compensable unless evidence directly links it to the claimant’s work. A case involving a nurse whose […]
Could Mom of Worker who had Heart Attack at Circle-K Double-Dip with WC Claim, Lawsuit?
Could Mom of Worker who had Heart Attack at Circle-K Double-Dip with WC Claim, Lawsuit?

What Do You Think? The exclusive remedy provision protects employers with workers’ compensation coverage from being sued for negligence by their employees. If an employee dies during work, does that protection always extend to lawsuits […]
Did Inability to be Retrained Render 58-year-old Construction Worker Permanently Disabled?
Did Inability to be Retrained Render 58-year-old Construction Worker Permanently Disabled?

What Do You Think? Workers’ compensation judges may consider a variety of factors when determining whether a claimant is permanently disabled. A case involving a worker injured operating a front-end loader highlights the type of […]
Did Collision between Forklift, ‘Father Time,’ Produce Permanent Disability?
Did Collision between Forklift, ‘Father Time,’ Produce Permanent Disability?

What Do You Think? In Delaware, a “displaced worker” is generally entitled to total disability benefits. When that’s the case, there may be no end to the payments the employer or carrier must make. A […]
Did Auto Body Worker’s Shooting Himself at Work ‘Arise Out Of’ Employment?
Did Auto Body Worker’s Shooting Himself at Work ‘Arise Out Of’ Employment?

What Do You Think? With states generally allowing individuals to carry guns, including at work, an interesting issue is whether a shooting accident at work can trigger a compensable claim. A case involving a claimant […]
Did Fired Employee’s FMLA Retaliation Case Hold Water?
Did Fired Employee’s FMLA Retaliation Case Hold Water?

What Do You Think? FMLA retaliation lawsuits typically come down to whether there’s a causal link between an employee’s exercise of FMLA rights and the employer's adverse actions, such as termination. In the absence of […]