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Compliance Corner: What Goes in a Ga. Attorney Fees Contract?
Compliance Corner: What Goes in a Ga. Attorney Fees Contract?

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Georgia, an attorney's fee cannot exceed 400 weeks of income benefits and may be terminated or suspended sooner as provided by law or at the Board's discretion. The Board may, […]
Report Highlights Loss of Experienced Workers in Healthcare 
Report Highlights Loss of Experienced Workers in Healthcare 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Although the pandemic has passed, the cost of caring for patients has continued to rise. According to an April report from the American Hospital Association, average drug costs per patient increased […]
Case Management Focus: Does Your Mother Know What You Do?
Case Management Focus: Does Your Mother Know What You Do?

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Does Your Mother Know What You Do is a common question in case management circles because we can't understand why no one recognizes our work. Not even our families! I am […]
Do You Know the Rule? Fla. Repetitive Trauma Claims
Do You Know the Rule? Fla. Repetitive Trauma Claims

In Florida, an accidental injury is compensable if it arises out of work performed in the course and scope of employment. This is the case even if the injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or […]
Amazon Employee Stabbed by Coworker 
Amazon Employee Stabbed by Coworker 

Las Vegas, NV (WorkersCompensation.com) – Add being attacked by a co-worker to the list of dangers Amazon warehouse workers face on the job.   Police in Las Vegas say an Amazon employee is recovering this week […]
Form Focus: Ohio Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program Agreement
Form Focus: Ohio Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program Agreement

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Ohio, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation may issue a grant to defray the costs incurred by an employer who elects to participate in BWC's Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety […]
Quick Hit: Mich. Expenses for Employees Attending a Board Appointed Examination
Quick Hit: Mich. Expenses for Employees Attending a Board Appointed Examination

Detroit, MI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Michigan, expenses incurred by the employee attending a Board appointed examination are to be paid for by the employer. The following rates of reimbursement apply for travel. Items Amounts Mileage […]
Women Attack Walgreens Employee with Gas, Amid Continuing Attacks on Employees
Women Attack Walgreens Employee with Gas, Amid Continuing Attacks on Employees

Nashville, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Two women were arrested Oct. 16 after allegedly throwing gasoline on a Walgreens employee, the latest in continuing attacks on workers on the job across the country. Officials in Nashville, Tenn., […]

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