Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Do You Know the Rule? Let's say a worker sustains a cervical or lumbar spine injury on the job in the Aloha State? Would she need a treatment plan under the state's workers' compensation law? […]

What Do You Think? While the timing of terminating an employee matters when it comes to avoiding FMLA disputes, so do other circumstances. One case shows, for example, how the level of clarity surrounding the […]

Roadmap Not all claims follow a straightforward path in workers' compensation. Some cases are inherently more complex, requiring additional attention, resources, and strategy to achieve successful outcomes. These high-risk claims—characterized by prolonged recovery times, potential […]

Roadmap Effective communication with claims adjusters leads to successful workers' compensation management. The claims adjuster acts as a bridge between the injured worker, employer, and insurer, ensuring that all parties remain informed and the injured […]

Returning to work after an injury often requires adjustments to the work environment to ensure the employee’s safety, comfort, and productivity. These accommodations can range from physical modifications to the workspace to flexible scheduling or […]

What Do You Think? In Arizona, an employer can generally convince a hearing officer to dismiss an employee’s hearing request if the request is untimely. This is the case even when the employer is seeking […]

Roadmap Returning to work after an injury is a critical milestone in the workers' compensation journey. A well-structured return-to-work (RTW) process is a strategic move that benefits the injured worker and the organization. It supports […]

Case Management Focus Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a great holiday. As we begin the New Year, many return to work renewed and ready to jump into our work. The […]