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Understanding the Implications and Balancing Employer Concerns Des Moines, IA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the second part of the session titled "High Society: Cannabis in the Workplace" at the 61st Annual Workers' Compensation Symposium, Terri Davis, […]

Washington, D.C. (WorkersCompensation.Com) – As two separate heat waves threaten both U.S. coasts this week, workers are continuing their call for OSHA to come up with a national heat standard. Forecasters are calling for another […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Healthcare costs are projected to increase significantly again next year, according to the latest report from PwC Health Research Institute. Each year, the Health Research Institute (HRI), a healthcare division of […]

Des Moines, Iowa - The 61st Annual Workers' Compensation Symposium in Iowa delved into the evolving landscape of cannabis in the workplace during a session titled "High Society: Cannabis in the Workplace." The symposium on […]

Lincoln, NE (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As we've seen of late, states have been tweaking their telehealth rules. One of those states is Nebraska, and the Cornhusker State's rules and requirements on telehealth in workers' compensation are […]

Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As long as there is evidence to support an ALJ’s denial of workers’ compensation benefits to an employee, a court is unlikely to overturn it.  That was the case in Cole […]

Richfield, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Government employees last month suffered attacks by dogs and apparently, aggressive turkeys. According to police in Richfield, Minn., a letter carrier was recovering last week after being attacked by turkeys. On […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Multiple studies have clearly shown the benefits of exercise. According to the CDC, Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) represents the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to the muscles […]