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Concerns Linger Over Vaccine Mandates, Despite Supreme Court Rulings
Concerns Linger Over Vaccine Mandates, Despite Supreme Court Rulings

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The week following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions regarding coronavirus vaccine mandates has left many employers assessing the impact – especially those in the healthcare industry.  Larger employers – those with […]
Supreme Court Splits Decisions on Biden Administration ETS
Supreme Court Splits Decisions on Biden Administration ETS

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Non-healthcare employers are breathing a sigh of relief over today’s Supreme Court decision on vaccine mandates. But many in the healthcare industry are under a different rule. The court struck down […]
Vaccine Mandates, Elections, Talent Challenges Among 'Top Issues to Watch'
Vaccine Mandates, Elections, Talent Challenges Among 'Top Issues to Watch'

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – While the U.S. Supreme Court weighs arguments over OSHA’s coronavirus mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees, employers are advised to start preparing for the new rule. At the same […]
Employers Advised to Weigh Their Own Risk Tolerance in Face of CDC Guidelines
Employers Advised to Weigh Their Own Risk Tolerance in Face of CDC Guidelines

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Calling them “confusing” and “counterproductive,” the American Medical Association has condemned the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest COVID-19 guidelines. The agency recently shortened the recommended isolation period from 10 […]
Researchers: COVID-19 Deaths In Many Industries a ‘Complex Mix’ of Work, Non-work Factors
Researchers: COVID-19 Deaths In Many Industries a ‘Complex Mix’ of Work, Non-work Factors

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – “Working conditions play a role in COVID-19 mortality, particularly in occupations involving contact with patients or the public. However, there is also a substantial contribution from non-workplace factors,” says a new […]
VR + Biopsychosocial Model = Alternative Pain Management Treatment
VR + Biopsychosocial Model = Alternative Pain Management Treatment

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The marriage of virtual reality and behavioral health therapy may be the next best alternative to opioids for treating injured workers with chronic pain. A Las Vegas-based digital health company says […]
Talent Acquisition, Retention – a Huge Issue for 2022
Talent Acquisition, Retention – a Huge Issue for 2022

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Forty-percent of  workers worldwide are considering job changes, according to a recent  Microsoft Work Trend Report. For an industry like workers’ compensation, already facing a dearth of new talent before COVID-19, […]
Social Media, Surveillance in High Demand Among Payers During Pandemic
Social Media, Surveillance in High Demand Among Payers During Pandemic

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – An injured worker who alleged she was unable to work because her back and arm injuries had rendered her totally disabled was seen on video going to the gym, doing squats, […]