Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

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. […]

The opioid crisis, a pressing issue that has significantly impacted the workers' compensation industry, demands urgent attention from claims professionals. The June 2024 Supreme Court decision, which rejected Purdue Pharma's proposed bankruptcy settlement, has further […]

Can You Believe It? Akita, Japan (WorkersCompensation.com) – A supermarket employee is recovering after being attacked by a bear that walked into his store. Officials said the 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital with […]

Case File Because a worker presented evidence that his psychological condition had worsened, the Ohio Supreme Court determine that an SHO too hastily turned away his request for PTD benefits. Simply Research subscribers have access […]

The holiday season is here—a time often filled with joy and celebration but can also bring an extra layer of stress. For those navigating workers' compensation, whether as an injured worker, claims adjuster, or employer, […]