Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

In workers' compensation, the saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" rings more accurate than ever. A proactive, safety-focused culture is the cornerstone of a successful workers' compensation program and a […]

Chattanooga, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) – An employer must work with an employee to identify possible accommodations once that worker requests an accommodation under the ADA. But what if the employee merely asks for FMLA leave, and […]

Cincinnati, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – Police in Cincinnati have arrested a man they said stabbed a construction worker in November. According to video of the attack from a nearby house, the suspect in the attack approached […]

Madison, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) – A teacher was killed, in the latest high school shooting, this one at a Christian school in Madison, Wis. Officials said one teacher and one student died during the shooting, as […]

High-risk industries like agriculture and non-traditional workplaces significantly challenge workers' safety, rights, and well-being. Workers in these sectors often face inequitable treatment, unsafe conditions, and a lack of access to adequate protections, including workers' compensation. […]

What Do You Think? Booneville, AK (WorkersCompensation.com) – In Arkansas, medical conditions that are a natural consequence of a compensable workplace injury may entitle an employee to additional benefits. As one case illustrates, when defending […]

HR Homeroom As the year draws to a close, claims leaders in the workers' compensation industry are not only reflecting on 2024's successes and challenges but also planning priorities for 2025. With many claims teams […]

HR Homeroom In workers' compensation, recovery involves more than just physical healing. Emotional well-being plays a critical role in shaping outcomes for injured workers, claims adjusters, employers, and the entire ecosystem of the claims process. […]