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Workplace Stress Leads to Chronic Illness, New Research Shows
Workplace Stress Leads to Chronic Illness, New Research Shows

Louisville, KY (WorkersCompensation.com) - Toxic workplaces aren't just frustrating and annoying, they can put workers at risk of developing chronic diseases a new study has found.  According to research from the University of Louisville, workers […]
Medical Opinions Clear Up Debate on Whether Coal Mining Damaged Worker's Lungs
Medical Opinions Clear Up Debate on Whether Coal Mining Damaged Worker's Lungs

Springfield, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Even when a disease seems a typical result of a particular occupation, it’s usually the medical records that have the final say. The coal miner with cardiovascular issues in Jackson v. […]
New Survey Suggests Young Physicians Not Happy Despite Salary Increases
New Survey Suggests Young Physicians Not Happy Despite Salary Increases

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Younger physicians are earning more but are less likely to choose medicine again, according to the recent Young Physician Compensation Report from Medscape. Medscape’s compensation salary was released from October 5th […]
Manager's Control at Jobsite Shows 'Contractor' Label was 'Sham'
Manager's Control at Jobsite Shows 'Contractor' Label was 'Sham'

Glendale Heights, IL (WorkersCompenstaion.Com)—Just because a worker signs a contract that labels him “independent contractor” doesn’t mean he is one. As illustrated by a case involving a company that hired a man to clean gutters, […]
Do You Know the Rule? Wash. Notice of Appeal
Do You Know the Rule? Wash. Notice of Appeal

Tacoma, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As in other states, anyone looking to appeal a workers' compensation decision in the state of Washington has steps to follow. So what exactly are the rules when a petitioner wants […]
Restocking Policy Stings Pest Control Owner with Workers' Comp Liability
Restocking Policy Stings Pest Control Owner with Workers' Comp Liability

Trenton, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- A company can open itself up to worker’s compensation liability when it requires an off-premises worker to drive to the office in the morning before going to a jobsite. That’s what […]
Case Management Focus: Standards of Practice for Case Managers
Case Management Focus: Standards of Practice for Case Managers

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The Standards of Practice for Case Management were developed in 1995 by the Case Management Society of America and have been updated every five years to keep up with the changing […]
Unreported Bathroom Breaks, not Reprisal, Flush Wayfair Worker's Job
Unreported Bathroom Breaks, not Reprisal, Flush Wayfair Worker's Job

Ogden, UT (WorkersCompenstaion.com) — While a supervisor’s off-the-cuff negative statements about medical leave could help show retaliation, the supervisor’s actions can speak even louder. That was the case in Daimaru v. Wayfair, LLC, 2:21-cv-00660-JNP-CMR (D. […]

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