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Fresno City Employee Recovering after Attack at Work

Fresno City Employee Recovering after Attack at Work
When is an Injury Covered by Workers’ Compensation in California?

When is an Injury Covered by Workers’ Compensation in California?
Judge Sentences Business Owner who Shot Employee to 7 Years

Judge Sentences Business Owner who Shot Employee to 7 Years
Parents of Deceased Ark. Worker Lose Out to Son’s Wife on Dependency Benefits

Parents of Deceased Ark. Worker Lose Out to Son’s Wife on Dependency Benefits
Doctor’s Opinion doesn’t Meet ‘Sufficiently Rationalized’ Standard to Terminate SSA Rep’s Benefits

Doctor’s Opinion doesn’t Meet ‘Sufficiently Rationalized’ Standard to Terminate SSA Rep’s Benefits
Voluntary Withdrawal from the Workforce in Pa. 

Voluntary Withdrawal from the Workforce in Pa. 
Minnesota’s Retirement Presumption 

Minnesota’s Retirement Presumption 
4 Crew Members Injured in Severe Turbulence Incident

4 Crew Members Injured in Severe Turbulence Incident
$4,300 Counsel Fees Meet Criteria for Lien on N.Y. Employer’s Reimbursement

$4,300 Counsel Fees Meet Criteria for Lien on N.Y. Employer’s Reimbursement
Employee Killed in Trench Collapse

Employee Killed in Trench Collapse
Showing Up Fully: Why Real Leadership Starts with Real Conversations 

Showing Up Fully: Why Real Leadership Starts with Real Conversations 
Could Special Ed Teacher Assaulted by Student Sue School District for Battery?

Could Special Ed Teacher Assaulted by Student Sue School District for Battery?
Where are You on Your Career Ladder?

Where are You on Your Career Ladder?
Connection is the Missing Metric: What Gen AI Can’t Replace in Workers’ Compensation 

Connection is the Missing Metric: What Gen AI Can’t Replace in Workers’ Compensation 
Keeping The Patient and Family Engaged

Keeping The Patient and Family Engaged
The Confidence Code in Body Language: How Your Posture Speaks Before You Do 

The Confidence Code in Body Language: How Your Posture Speaks Before You Do 
What is, isn’t an Injury in Hawaii?

What is, isn’t an Injury in Hawaii?
Employee Among Victims in FSU shooting

Employee Among Victims in FSU shooting
The Invisible Workload: Recognizing and Redistributing Unpaid Emotional Labor 

The Invisible Workload: Recognizing and Redistributing Unpaid Emotional Labor 
Did Wendy’s Manager Cook up Way to Bypass Exclusivity Rules?

Did Wendy’s Manager Cook up Way to Bypass Exclusivity Rules?
Silencing the Inner Critic: Breaking Free from Self-Doubt 

Silencing the Inner Critic: Breaking Free from Self-Doubt 
Construction Season Means Worker Deaths on Highways

Construction Season Means Worker Deaths on Highways
Building a Sisterhood in the Workplace: Women Supporting Women 

Building a Sisterhood in the Workplace: Women Supporting Women 
Can Fired Hostess Sue Over Restaurant’s Failure to Unilaterally Start Interactive Process?

Can Fired Hostess Sue Over Restaurant’s Failure to Unilaterally Start Interactive Process?
When are Language Interpreters Required in North Carolina?

When are Language Interpreters Required in North Carolina?
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FDA Approves Journavx as Safer Alternative to Opioids for Acute Pain Relief

By: Christina Klemm, Pharm.D., BCACP, Clinical Pharmacist, Enlyte The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Journavx (suzetrigine), a novel non-opioid medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in […]
Current Status of Rycroft Defense in Georgia Workers’ Compensation 

Though it has always been a difficult defense to apply, the common law Rycroft defense – whereby an employer/insurer can outright deny a claim in its entirety – has now become even more limited in its […]
Spearheading Strong Independent Medical Examinations in Worker’s Comp with AI Integrations 

Brian Cronk, Vice President of National IME Services, CorVel  Many injured workers crave a sense of “normalcy” and are eager to return to their typical, daily routines. Between numerous doctor visits, lighter responsibilities, and extended […]
Good Humans Doing Good Things in our Industry: Donna Check 

Speaking with: Donna Check, Founder and Managing Partner at Donna Check Consulting, LLC  How do we become the way we are in this life?  In this industry?  What shapes you?  We speak so much about […]
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    ReEmployAbility Renews Commitment as Satchel Sponsor for The Spring of Tampa Bay’s 8th Annual Handbags & Happy Hour 

    Brandon, FL – April 9, 2025 – ReEmployAbility is proud to reaffirm its commitment to supporting domestic violence survivors as a Satchel Sponsor for the 8th Annual Handbags & Happy Hour fundraising event. Hosted by […]
    WorkCompCollege.com Expands AI Education with New “AI Mastery in Workers’ Compensation” Certification Program 

    Practical certification program designed specifically for end users of AI technologies in claims management  LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL – April 7, 2025: Building on its groundbreaking AI in Workers' Compensation (AIWC) Certification Program that was launched […]
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    2025 Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Forum

    • Apr 09, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025
    IAIABC Forum 2025

    About The IAIABC Forum 2025 The focus of The Forum is collaboration. At The Forum, the IAIABC's committees and councils discuss policy and administrative issues in workers' compensation, and attendees may also take part in special […]

    • Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 16, 2025
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    Subway Worker Shot over Order Error

    Spring Lake, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – New details are emerging after a 15-year-old Subway employee was shot over a messed-up order earlier this month. The attack is one of several on foodservice and hospitality workers, officials […]
    Crew Members, Military Trainees Feared Dead in Crash over Potomac

    Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four crew members and three military members were thought to be among the dead in the first airplane crash in America in more than two decades. American Eagle Flight No. 5342, operated […]
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    Update for Monday 8/5 during Hurricane/Trop. Storm Debbie. Our operations are located in Florida however, our servers are located out of state and we don't anticipate any issues today accessing services. Our support team personnel […]
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