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Addressing the Critical Need for Regulatory Changes in Workers’ Compensation Laws – Starting with Hawaii 
Addressing the Critical Need for Regulatory Changes in Workers’ Compensation Laws – Starting with Hawaii 

Honolulu, HI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- An incident at Hawaii State Hospital in late 2023, where employees witnessed the brutal murder of their colleague, Justin Bautista, has urgently brought to light a critical flaw in the workers' […]
The Value of Life: Lessons from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Purdue Pharma Opioid Crisis 
The Value of Life: Lessons from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Purdue Pharma Opioid Crisis 

Stamford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The value of human life, a responsibility that transcends individual actions, has been debated throughout history. This debate often emerges after tragedies that demand societal reflection and reform. Two such events, […]
Workers Shot in Separate Incidents Across Country
Workers Shot in Separate Incidents Across Country

by Liz Carey New York, N.Y. (WorkersCompensation.com) – A deli worker was rushed to the hospital after being shot in the stomach, one of many workers shot on the job in the past two weeks. Officials said […]
Climate & Comp: As Heat Wave Continues, California Mandates Heat Protections for Indoor Workers
Climate & Comp: As Heat Wave Continues, California Mandates Heat Protections for Indoor Workers

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – As a heat wave continues to blanket portions of the U.S., California is expected to become the third state in the country to implement heat protections for indoor workers. The policy […]
Store Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 11 Injured
Store Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 11 Injured

Fordyce, AR (WorkersCompensation.com) – Another workplace mass shooting has taken the lives of three people and injured 11 more including the shooter, officials said Friday. Arkansas State Police said 44-year-old Travis Posey of New Edinburg, […]
Wisconsin Workers Stabbed Using Scissors from Photo Counter, Police Say
Wisconsin Workers Stabbed Using Scissors from Photo Counter, Police Say

Jaynesville, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) – Walgreen’s workers were stabbed using scissors from the store’s photo counter, court documents show. The attack on two Walgreen’s employees in May left both of the employees bleeding severely, officials said. […]
Transit Workers on Edge after Attacks from N.Y. to L.A.
Transit Workers on Edge after Attacks from N.Y. to L.A.

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Workers with the Transit Workers Union Local 100 are considering their options after a series of attacks on transit workers in New York City this past week. The attacks are […]
HR Homeroom: Wash. Tips to Employers for Preventing Injuries and Controlling Costs
HR Homeroom: Wash. Tips to Employers for Preventing Injuries and Controlling Costs

Seattle, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Those who subscribe to our Simply Research compliance database know that the State of Washington recently released a Guide to Workers' Compensation for employers. Here's the lowdown on what the guide […]