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Did Recruiter’s Request for Time Off to Care for Ailing Spouse Keep FMLA Case Alive?

Did Recruiter’s Request for Time Off to Care for Ailing Spouse Keep FMLA Case Alive?
Louisville Nursing Association Fears Attacks Could Impact Recruitment Efforts

Louisville Nursing Association Fears Attacks Could Impact Recruitment Efforts
Ambition ain’t Dirty 

Ambition ain’t Dirty 
Could Farm Laborer Who Lost Leg During Vanpool Accident Recover Workers’ Comp?

Could Farm Laborer Who Lost Leg During Vanpool Accident Recover Workers’ Comp?
What are You Reading for Your Own Professional Development and Relaxation?  

What are You Reading for Your Own Professional Development and Relaxation?  
Extreme Weather Coming, Work on OSHA Standards Stalled

Extreme Weather Coming, Work on OSHA Standards Stalled
The Burnout Loop: How to Break it for Good 

The Burnout Loop: How to Break it for Good 
Worker Attacked over Size of her Cake Topper

Worker Attacked over Size of her Cake Topper
Deliberate Intention in Oregon a Narrow, but Potentially Costly, Exception to the Exclusive Remedy Provision

Deliberate Intention in Oregon a Narrow, but Potentially Costly, Exception to the Exclusive Remedy Provision
Too Much? Or Exactly Enough? 

Too Much? Or Exactly Enough? 
Trust the Yes: Breaking Free from Overthinking 

Trust the Yes: Breaking Free from Overthinking 
Did 2 Calls in 7 Days to Shootings Make Firefighter’s PTSD Compensable?

Did 2 Calls in 7 Days to Shootings Make Firefighter’s PTSD Compensable?
Disgruntled Customer Shoots two Walmart Employees

Disgruntled Customer Shoots two Walmart Employees
Leading with Joy: Why Play Is a Leadership Strategy 

Leading with Joy: Why Play Is a Leadership Strategy 
5 Questions with NCCI’s Brian Stein on Motor Vehicle Accidents, AIS Session

5 Questions with NCCI’s Brian Stein on Motor Vehicle Accidents, AIS Session
Was Firefighter Injured Doing Laundry Entitled to Workers’ Comp?

Was Firefighter Injured Doing Laundry Entitled to Workers’ Comp?
Walmart Employee Kills Coworkers, Injures Another in Workplace Shooting

Walmart Employee Kills Coworkers, Injures Another in Workplace Shooting
Unmute Yourself: Creating Space for Real Voices 

Unmute Yourself: Creating Space for Real Voices 
5 Questions with NCCI’s Jon Sinclair on Opioids, AIS

5 Questions with NCCI’s Jon Sinclair on Opioids, AIS
Leading Through Loss: When Grief Joins the Meeting 

Leading Through Loss: When Grief Joins the Meeting 
5 Questions for NCCI’s Sandra Kipust on AIS Industry Drill Down

5 Questions for NCCI’s Sandra Kipust on AIS Industry Drill Down
When the Dream Evolves: Success, Rewritten 

When the Dream Evolves: Success, Rewritten 
5 Questions with NCCI’s Stephen Cooper on AIS, State of the Economy

5 Questions with NCCI’s Stephen Cooper on AIS, State of the Economy
Inconsistencies Abound but don’t Hurt Calif. Worker’s Case

Inconsistencies Abound but don’t Hurt Calif. Worker’s Case
Alaska Claims Procedure

Alaska Claims Procedure
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Expert Analysis

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Are Workers’ Compensation Payments Taxable In Nevada?

Workers’ compensation can be an important source of relief after an accident at work. You might get a lump sum, weekly, or monthly payments. While these payments are helpful, many people wonder if they are […]
Good Humans Doing Good Things in Our Industry: Jen Pille

Speaking with Jen Pille, Vice President, Specialty Operations at Sedgwick  "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." -- Charles Dickens  Good humans are doing good things in our industry. […]
NCCI Court Case Update, Arizona, Maryland and Minnesota – May 2025

Arizona—Applicability of First Responder Cancer Presumption Statute On March 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of Arizona, in Krol v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona, clarified the application of a 2021 amendment to the state's first responder […]
The Case for Compassion: Navigating Mental Health and Psychological Claims in Workers’ Compensation 

If there’s one thing nearly all of us can agree on in today’s complex, high-speed world, it’s this: mental health challenges are everywhere. Mental health issues are present in both your local community and your home […]
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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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    NCCI’s Annual Insights Symposium

    Annual Insights Symposium 2025 NCCI's Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) 2025 will deliver data-driven insights, providing workers compensation executives with the tools and perspective to navigate an evolving work comp landscape. Join NCCI and more than 900 insurance […]

    • May 12, 2025 - May 14, 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 […]
    What are the Basics on Simply Research?

    Tips & Tricks Are you looking to see if Simply Research is even useful to you? This quick overview could help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_yKE1koto
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    Tips & Tricks If you're looking for full text decisions, we have them on Simply Research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TicuTBR6tVw
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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 […]
    What’s in the Legal Library on Simply Research?

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