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I was recently back in training mode as the Florida OJCC onboarded three new judges. The latest appointments are important to our vision and strength. First, they bring us somewhat back from a difficult 2022 (our 2023 […]

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with a high cost to employers, due to absenteeism, lost productivity and increased healthcare costs. An employee’s health factors, like diet and physical fitness, can worsen these injuries. But how […]

When a legacy TPA no longer satisfies an organization’s needs, changing to a new service provider could enhance claims results and improve relationships. But, before jumping ship, there are substantial considerations for all stakeholders to […]

Workers Comp policy changes are a part of having coverage in place.  I have seen over 300+ changes to a policy in one year.  Yet, those changes can occur only one way – or are […]

Storms are more intense and more frequent; so are droughts. Everywhere is getting hotter. When it comes, rainfall is more intense. The direct impacts of climate change on workers’ comp are pretty obvious: higher risk for public safety […]

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an employer must provide a medical evaluation to determine an employee’s medical eligibility for respirator use. With all the talk about respirator fit testing requirements, we are here […]

The producer of a Hollywood movie, Alec Baldwin, made the news late in 2021 when a loaded pistol made its way onto a set in New Mexico. According to some sources, the Producer of a show or […]

Experts have a better understanding of the motives behind school violence, but even if a student exhibits behavioral warning signs, the inability to link the observations along a continuum can delay or miss necessary intervention […]