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Dayton, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – In Ohio, an employee must clear two hurdles to show that a fight-related injury at work arose out her employment. The city worker in Dayton v. Parson, No. 29353. (Ohio App. […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to data from Statista Research, the aggregated CEO-to-worker compensation ratio was 398.8 in 2021. This suggests that on average, CEO’s received around 398.8 times the annual average salary of their […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As a case manager, I have worked with several people who sustained catastrophic injuries. My role was to help them work through the system, settle them with needed resources, and close […]

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Attacks on bus drivers continued this week, even as union officials have called for better protections. In New York City, police said they are searching for a man who allegedly […]

Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The world of elevator safety has its ups and downs, but it also has its fair share of definitions. The chart below breaks down how the State of Arizona defines terms […]

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Many states, including New York, created a specific standard for determining whether an individual infected by COVID-19 can tie that injury to their employment.As one case shows, it’s not enough […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Working night shifts can play havoc on worker’s sleep. Some studies have suggested that the most consistent effects of sleep deprivation is reduced attention, as well as reduced sustained attention, resulting […]

Madison, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In a panel presentation at the Kids Chance of Wisconsin's Medical Legal Seminar on Thursday, May 11, 2023, employers shed light on practical strategies and best practices for facilitating return-to-work accommodations. […]