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Could Worker get Mental Health Benefits for Post-accident Depression, Anxiety?
Could Worker get Mental Health Benefits for Post-accident Depression, Anxiety?

What Do You Think? Richmond, VA (WorkersCompensation.com). When an employee seeks mental health benefits under the workers’ compensation act following a physical injury at work, it’s worth considering whether the two injuries are genuinely connected.  […]
The Ethical Imperative: Human Behavior in Workers’ Compensation Cases Part 1
The Ethical Imperative: Human Behavior in Workers’ Compensation Cases Part 1

An Introduction to Ethics in Workers' Compensation, Part One of Ten Workers' compensation is intertwined with the complexities of human behavior, ethics, and the obvious pain that accompanies workplace injuries. The field extends beyond simply […]
Could Widow of Driver Packed into Hotel During Pandemic Sue for Negligence?
Could Widow of Driver Packed into Hotel During Pandemic Sue for Negligence?

What Do You Think? Santa Maria, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Employees, or their survivors, may be able to sue a company for negligence, and thus bypass the workers’ compensation exclusivity rule, if they can show the […]
When it Comes to Buy-in, Tech Helps, but Humanity Makes it Happen
When it Comes to Buy-in, Tech Helps, but Humanity Makes it Happen

Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- There's nothing new about using technology to assist an injured worker along during their recovery journey, but as the tech gets more sophisticated, there's also a need to keep the process […]
Attending State or National Workers Compensation Conferences 
Attending State or National Workers Compensation Conferences 

Case Management Focus Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The 78th Florida Workers Compensation Conference was held Aug. 18-24 at the Marriott World Center Hotel in Orlando. The conference is THE event for those who work in […]
Texas UPS Drivers Suffer from Heat Effects with No A/C
Texas UPS Drivers Suffer from Heat Effects with No A/C

Climate & Comp Bell County, Texas (WorkersCompensation.com) – One UPS driver is dead and another is lucky to be alive after suffering heat emergencies, officials said. Officials said Luis Grimaldo, 37, a Bell County delivery […]
How do you use the Simply Research Custom Comparison Report Center?
How do you use the Simply Research Custom Comparison Report Center?

Tips & Tricks If you're in multiple jurisdictions, this can help you find information quickly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSYToTMumPc
FTA Orders MTA to Address Worker Safety after 1 Death, 38 Near-misses
FTA Orders MTA to Address Worker Safety after 1 Death, 38 Near-misses

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a special directive to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City to address “an escalating pattern of safety incidents” regarding workers.   The […]

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