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What are the Terms Associated with Drug Testing in Maine?
What are the Terms Associated with Drug Testing in Maine?

Glossary Check Bangor, ME (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Starting a new job often comes with the rite of passage that is a drug test. If you were in the State of Maine, would you know what the […]
5 Questions with NCCI’s Ilene Lustigman, Damian England
5 Questions with NCCI’s Ilene Lustigman, Damian England

Movers & Shakers Engaging customers and stakeholders is the lifeblood of many organizations and how well it goes can make or break a team's ability to carry out its mission. No strangers to the need […]
Worker’s Running in Red $300 per Month doesn’t Show ‘Extreme Financial Hardship’
Worker’s Running in Red $300 per Month doesn’t Show ‘Extreme Financial Hardship’

Case File A New York worker couldn't make ends meet, but as Simply Research subscribers know from the full text of her case, that didn't mean she fit the bill for "extreme financial hardship" in […]
New Jersey Disputes & Settlements
New Jersey Disputes & Settlements

Clark, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- What happens in the Garden State when a dispute arises over a claim of compensation? Simply Research subscribers know, but the highlights follow. Who can Submit? In case of a dispute […]
What’s ‘Sociological Information’ in Maryland?
What’s ‘Sociological Information’ in Maryland?

Glossary Check Under Maryland workers' compensation law, as Simply Research subscribers know, “sociological information” means: (1) Social Security number; (2) Personal phone number; (3) Personal email address; and (4) Date of birth. Rules on Custodians […]
Carrier’s Lack of Control Shows that Driver was Independent Contractor
Carrier’s Lack of Control Shows that Driver was Independent Contractor

Case File Because a carrier didn't hold control over how a driver did his work, what equipment he used, and the schedule he followed, the driver was an independent contractor and not an employee under […]
What are the Limits on Weekly Rate of Compensation in Florida?
What are the Limits on Weekly Rate of Compensation in Florida?

Compliance Corner Tampa, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Anyone looking for compliance information in Florida could have that info at their fingertips with a Simply Research subscription. For example, what are the rules surround the weekly rate […]
Failure to Report Injury ‘Forthwith’ doesn’t Doom Worker’s Claim
Failure to Report Injury ‘Forthwith’ doesn’t Doom Worker’s Claim

Case File A worker didn't report his injury "forthwith" as required by Arizona law, but that didn't spell doom for his workers' compensation benefits. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the […]