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Embracing Self-Leadership: The HR Role in Workers’ Compensation
Embracing Self-Leadership: The HR Role in Workers’ Compensation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Human Resource professionals play a crucial role in managing workers' compensation. They act as both guides and guardians in ensuring organizational health management. Their responsibilities go beyond just administrative duties. They […]
Do You Know the Rule? Ohio Prohibition Against Unnecessary Claim File Possession
Do You Know the Rule? Ohio Prohibition Against Unnecessary Claim File Possession

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Do you know whether employees can access their claim file in the Buckeye State? Here's what state law says: + No employee shall access a workers' compensation claim file unless the […]
Self-Leadership for Nurse Case Managers in Workers’ Compensation
Self-Leadership for Nurse Case Managers in Workers’ Compensation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Nurse Case Managers are essential in the workers' compensation system as they bridge the gap between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and injured employees. Their extensive medical knowledge and excellent communication skills […]
3 Dead, Others Wounded, Responding to ‘Domestic Violence’ Call in Minnesota
3 Dead, Others Wounded, Responding to ‘Domestic Violence’ Call in Minnesota

Burnsville, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Officials said two police officers and one first responder were dead, and numerous other officers were injured after responding to a call that for a “family in danger” in Minnesota Sunday. […]
Providers Apprehensive at Optum Data Breach Announcement
Providers Apprehensive at Optum Data Breach Announcement

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Providers across the country are apprehensive after therecent announcement of a possible cyberattack at Change Healthcare, which is owned by healthcaregiants Optum and UnitedHealth Group. First released on Feb. 21, Change […]
Workplace Loneliness Being Tagged as Lethal Pandemic for Workers by Health Officials
Workplace Loneliness Being Tagged as Lethal Pandemic for Workers by Health Officials

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The U.S. Surgeon General reports that widespread loneliness in the workplace and across America poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily. And loneliness costs the U.S […]
Self-Leadership for Injured Workers in Workers’ Compensation
Self-Leadership for Injured Workers in Workers’ Compensation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Navigating the workers' compensation system can be overwhelming for injured workers, so self-leadership is necessary. This process requires individuals to take an active role in their recovery, advocating for their health […]
What Do You Think: Could Auto Detailer Sue Employer over Coworkers’ Violent Attack?
What Do You Think: Could Auto Detailer Sue Employer over Coworkers’ Violent Attack?

Fort Washington, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- “It’s not business; it’s strictly personal.” That’s one way of explaining the “personal animus” exception in Pennsylvania–while doing violence to a famous movie quote. When the exception applies, the employee […]

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