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Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response: Proactively Managing Workplace Incidents 
Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response: Proactively Managing Workplace Incidents 

Emergencies and workplace incidents can occur at times, often bringing chaos and uncertainty. For employers, being prepared in these moments can lead to clarity, delayed responses, and adverse outcomes for employees and the organization. A […]
Attacks on Employees Ramp Up Before Holidays
Attacks on Employees Ramp Up Before Holidays

Pittsburgh, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Attacks on employees at work continue as the year draws to a close, with a number of incidents across the country.  In Pittsburgh, a fast food worker is recovering after being […]
Air Industry Facing Continued Threats as Peak Holiday Travel Period Arrives
Air Industry Facing Continued Threats as Peak Holiday Travel Period Arrives

Houston, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – Airlines and air industry employees continue to face threats as the busiest periods of the holiday travel season nears. Since 2021, the airline industry has seen a rash of threatening and/or […]
Senate Investigation Finds that Amazon Manipulated Injury Data
Senate Investigation Finds that Amazon Manipulated Injury Data

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – An investigation into Amazon led by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) found that the company manipulated workplace injury reports by discouraging workers from seeking outside medical care. Additionally, the Congressional investigation found that […]
Unfair Treatment of Workers in High-Risk Industries: Addressing Systemic Issues and Creating Solutions 
Unfair Treatment of Workers in High-Risk Industries: Addressing Systemic Issues and Creating Solutions 

High-risk industries like agriculture and non-traditional workplaces significantly challenge workers' safety, rights, and well-being. Workers in these sectors often face inequitable treatment, unsafe conditions, and a lack of access to adequate protections, including workers' compensation. […]
Grocery Worker in Japan Injured in Supermarket Bear Attack
Grocery Worker in Japan Injured in Supermarket Bear Attack

Can You Believe It? Akita, Japan (WorkersCompensation.com) – A supermarket employee is recovering after being attacked by a bear that walked into his store. Officials said the 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital with […]
Washington State Moves to Protect Adult Entertainment Workers
Washington State Moves to Protect Adult Entertainment Workers

Tumwater, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced this week it has put rules in place to make workplaces safer for adult workers. The rules that go into effect […]
Companies Beef up Security after UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Backlash
Companies Beef up Security after UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Backlash

Minneapolis, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) – UnitedHealth Group is laying out security plans for its executives and employees in the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s shooting. The backlash online from users who are sharing their insurance […]