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Repair Workers under Threat after Hurricane Beryl
Repair Workers under Threat after Hurricane Beryl

Houston, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – Utility company officials and law enforcement say that threats hurled at workers trying to restore power after Hurricane Beryl are unacceptable. CenterPoint Energy officials said utility workers trying to restore power […]
Empowering Recovery: Best Practices for Return-to-Work Programs in Workers’ Compensation 
Empowering Recovery: Best Practices for Return-to-Work Programs in Workers’ Compensation 

In today's dynamic workplace landscape, the importance of Return-to-Work (RTW) programs cannot be overstated. These programs play a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth reintegration of injured or ill employees into the workforce, while simultaneously […]
Shelter Employee Recovering after Machete Attack at Work
Shelter Employee Recovering after Machete Attack at Work

Athens, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) – An employee of a homeless shelter is recovering after one of the shelter’s residents attacked him with a machete. Officials said Chris Sullen, 53, was working at the Advantage Homeless Center […]
New Rule to Protect Workers in Extreme Heat Proposed
New Rule to Protect Workers in Extreme Heat Proposed

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – On Tuesday, OSHA proposed a new rule outlining how employers should protect indoor and outdoor workers from the extreme heat conditions. The proposed rule is the first major regulation aimed at […]
Deli Worker Beaten Inside Woodside Bodega as Attacks on Employees Continue
Deli Worker Beaten Inside Woodside Bodega as Attacks on Employees Continue

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A 62-year-old worker is recovering after being beaten inside a corner deli in Woodside, one of several attacks on workers over the past few weeks. Police said that on the […]
Addressing the Critical Need for Regulatory Changes in Workers’ Compensation Laws – Starting with Hawaii 
Addressing the Critical Need for Regulatory Changes in Workers’ Compensation Laws – Starting with Hawaii 

Honolulu, HI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- An incident at Hawaii State Hospital in late 2023, where employees witnessed the brutal murder of their colleague, Justin Bautista, has urgently brought to light a critical flaw in the workers' […]
The Value of Life: Lessons from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Purdue Pharma Opioid Crisis 
The Value of Life: Lessons from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Purdue Pharma Opioid Crisis 

Stamford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The value of human life, a responsibility that transcends individual actions, has been debated throughout history. This debate often emerges after tragedies that demand societal reflection and reform. Two such events, […]
Workers Shot in Separate Incidents Across Country
Workers Shot in Separate Incidents Across Country

by Liz Carey New York, N.Y. (WorkersCompensation.com) – A deli worker was rushed to the hospital after being shot in the stomach, one of many workers shot on the job in the past two weeks. Officials said […]