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Building a Return-to-Work Culture Before an Injury Occurs: Setting the Stage for Success 

Building a Return-to-Work Culture Before an Injury Occurs: Setting the Stage for Success 
Was Curling Lawnmowers with Shoulder Injury Xmas Miracle or Misrepresentation?

Was Curling Lawnmowers with Shoulder Injury Xmas Miracle or Misrepresentation?
Our Favorite 12 Stories of 2024

Our Favorite 12 Stories of 2024
Ergonomics and Workplace Modifications: Reducing Strain and Preventing Injuries 

Ergonomics and Workplace Modifications: Reducing Strain and Preventing Injuries 
Air Industry Facing Continued Threats as Peak Holiday Travel Period Arrives

Air Industry Facing Continued Threats as Peak Holiday Travel Period Arrives
Developing an Injury Prevention Plan: A Strategic Approach to Workplace Safety 

Developing an Injury Prevention Plan: A Strategic Approach to Workplace Safety 
Air Traffic Controller Shortage May Create Delays for Christmas Travelers  

Air Traffic Controller Shortage May Create Delays for Christmas Travelers  
Empowering Your Workforce: The Role of Employee Training and Awareness in Workers’ Compensation 

Empowering Your Workforce: The Role of Employee Training and Awareness in Workers’ Compensation 
Senate Investigation Finds that Amazon Manipulated Injury Data

Senate Investigation Finds that Amazon Manipulated Injury Data
Looking Back on 2024 

Looking Back on 2024 
Did WC Claim Cause Meat Plant to Put Worker’s Job in Grinder?

Did WC Claim Cause Meat Plant to Put Worker’s Job in Grinder?
What are Workers’ Compensation ‘Benefits’ in California?

What are Workers’ Compensation ‘Benefits’ in California?
The Vital Role of a Comprehensive Workplace Safety Program: A Blueprint for Injury Prevention 

The Vital Role of a Comprehensive Workplace Safety Program: A Blueprint for Injury Prevention 
Was Janitor whose Knee Popped in Hallway Entitled to Benefits?

Was Janitor whose Knee Popped in Hallway Entitled to Benefits?
Injured D.C. Worker Gets 2nd Chance to Test Exclusive Remedy Limits

Injured D.C. Worker Gets 2nd Chance to Test Exclusive Remedy Limits
Building a Safety-Focused Culture: The Foundation of Workers’ Compensation Success 

Building a Safety-Focused Culture: The Foundation of Workers’ Compensation Success 
Did Company have to Identify ADA Accommodation Just Because Welder Asked for FMLA Leave?

Did Company have to Identify ADA Accommodation Just Because Welder Asked for FMLA Leave?
Construction Worker Stabbed in Cincinnati Among Other Incidents Nationwide

Construction Worker Stabbed in Cincinnati Among Other Incidents Nationwide
Teacher Among Dead in Latest High School Shooting

Teacher Among Dead in Latest High School Shooting
Unfair Treatment of Workers in High-Risk Industries: Addressing Systemic Issues and Creating Solutions 

Unfair Treatment of Workers in High-Risk Industries: Addressing Systemic Issues and Creating Solutions 
Could Mental Health Worker get Benefits for A-fib by Linking it to COVID-19?

Could Mental Health Worker get Benefits for A-fib by Linking it to COVID-19?
Managing Claims Teams Working from Home: Strategies for Success in Workers’ Compensation 

Managing Claims Teams Working from Home: Strategies for Success in Workers’ Compensation 
The Happiness Hormones in Workers’ Compensation 

The Happiness Hormones in Workers’ Compensation 
Innovative Strategies in Claims Management: Addressing the Opioid Crisis 

Innovative Strategies in Claims Management: Addressing the Opioid Crisis 
Grocery Worker in Japan Injured in Supermarket Bear Attack

Grocery Worker in Japan Injured in Supermarket Bear Attack
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Aging Workforce Offers Opportunities and Requires Special Considerations 

By K. Martine Cumbermack  As the American workplace has become an in-gathering of five generations, business commentators have written extensively about how to manage Millennials (born between 1981 and 1995) and Generation Z (born between […]
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part III: Brailey v. Michelin North America 

By Margaret H. “Meg” Donahue, Esq.  Background  The South Carolina appellate courts have been faced with several questions on workers’ compensation in recent months, producing opinions that will affect practice points and claims handling in […]
NCCI’s December Labor Market Insights Report

The Labor Market Insights report provides a comprehensive monthly overview of key labor market statistics through a workers compensation lens. This valuable resource offers detailed analysis on drivers of premium and frequency, alongside NCCI’s perspectives on the latest […]
Mindfulness for the Holidays: A Path to Recovery and Renewal in Workers’ Compensation 

The holiday season, a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewal, offers a meaningful opportunity to explore how mindfulness practices can transform the workers’ compensation landscape. Just as the holidays encourage connection and compassion, integrating techniques […]
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    WorkCompCollege.com Offers Complimentary “How to Say No” Course in Response to Industry Tragedy 

    Lakewood Ranch, FL – December 10, 2024: In light of the recent tragic murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, WorkCompCollege.com is making its existing ATEC course, "How to Say No," available free of charge to […]
    Ametros and WorkCompCollege.com Announce New “Mastering Medical Settlements” Course to Enhance Workers’ Compensation Expertise 

    BOSTON, MA, December 5, 2024 – Ametros, the industry leader in professional administration, in collaboration with WorkCompCollege.com, is excited to announce the release of “Mastering Medical Settlements,” a new course offered through WorkCompCollege.com’s Advanced Training […]
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    One of the biggest challenges that our society will experience in the next generation will be to transition from human driven cars to autonomous vehicles (AV). One only has to listen to the Beach Boys […]
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