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University Employee’s Trek Off Campus finds Coverage under ‘Positional Risk’ Test
University Employee’s Trek Off Campus finds Coverage under ‘Positional Risk’ Test

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Generally speaking, the going and coming rule bars compensation when an employee's injury is sustained off the worker premises, while en route to or from work. However, as Rieger v. District […]
Wisconsin Workers Stabbed Using Scissors from Photo Counter, Police Say
Wisconsin Workers Stabbed Using Scissors from Photo Counter, Police Say

Jaynesville, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) – Walgreen’s workers were stabbed using scissors from the store’s photo counter, court documents show. The attack on two Walgreen’s employees in May left both of the employees bleeding severely, officials said. […]
Case Management Focus: Know How to Show Your Value as a Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Manager
Case Management Focus: Know How to Show Your Value as a Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Manager

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Nurse Case Managers are in a unique position to ensure the cases they work on stay on track and meet the injured worker's needs so they can return to gainful employment […]
The Ins & Outs of the N.Y. Fee Schedule
The Ins & Outs of the N.Y. Fee Schedule

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) -- How much do you know about what the fee schedule in New York involves? Let's have a look. Purchases The maximum permissible charge for the purchase of durable medical equipment, […]
Transit Workers on Edge after Attacks from N.Y. to L.A.
Transit Workers on Edge after Attacks from N.Y. to L.A.

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Workers with the Transit Workers Union Local 100 are considering their options after a series of attacks on transit workers in New York City this past week. The attacks are […]
Compliance Corner: N.Y. Approval of Settlements
Compliance Corner: N.Y. Approval of Settlements

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Beginning July 1, New York's Workers' Compensation Board will use a desk review process in place of a formal hearing to review Section 32 waiver agreements involving claimants who are […]
HR Homeroom: Wash. Tips to Employers for Preventing Injuries and Controlling Costs
HR Homeroom: Wash. Tips to Employers for Preventing Injuries and Controlling Costs

Seattle, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Those who subscribe to our Simply Research compliance database know that the State of Washington recently released a Guide to Workers' Compensation for employers. Here's the lowdown on what the guide […]
HR Homeroom: Or. Employer Responsibilities
HR Homeroom: Or. Employer Responsibilities

Salem, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When it comes to workers' compensation steps and information, the State of Oregon puts the onus on employers to take care of a number of responsibilities. Here's a look at what […]

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