A construction worker in Queens becomes an unwitting participant in a workers’ compensation fraud scheme, spotlighting a wider issue in New York.
April 3
ABC7NY
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New York
New Jersey authorities charge 20 individuals in a significant crackdown on unemployment insurance fraud, recouping over $1.1 million.
April 3
RLS Media
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Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
Despite previous citations, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC fails to safeguard an employee from severe injuries, incurring over $250,000 in OSHA penalties.
April 3
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Illinois
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A newly promoted claims manager vents frustrations with the role, sparking advice and shared experiences on navigating corporate challenges.
April 2
Reddit
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Property
Workers' Compensation
Texas
The New Mexico Supreme Court rules the Workers’ Compensation Act’s differential treatment of physical and mental injuries unconstitutional, advocating for equal benefits.
April 2
New Mexico Compilation Commission
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New Mexico
A recent study by the WCIRB of California reveals a notable trend: 40% of workers’ compensation claims originate from employees with less than a year of tenure.
April 1
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California
The 26th annual report by the National Academy of Social Insurance offers a detailed look at workers’ compensation trends during the COVID-19 era, showcasing the system’s adaptability.
March 29
National Academy of Social Insurance
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court rules against covering weight-loss surgery under workers’ compensation for a preschool employee.
March 26
Business Insurance
Insurance Industry
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Workers' Compensation
North Carolina
Representatives Taylor introduces two bills in Louisiana aiming to modify the landscape of workers’ compensation claims and presumptions.
March 26
Louisiana House
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Louisiana
A compounding pharmacy fraud scheme in Alabama involving kickbacks for unnecessary medical services results in prison sentences and hefty restitution orders.
March 25
Insurance Journal
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Amid challenges, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) emerge as a critical ally for small to medium businesses, blending compliance, HR, and workers’ comp solutions.
March 25
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Workers' Compensation
California
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A Commonwealth Court rules that a minor truck fire, extinguished quickly without injury, does not constitute an abnormal working condition for truck drivers.
March 22
JD Supra
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Litigation
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Workers' Compensation
AI assistants are revolutionizing the workload for workers’ compensation claims adjusters by providing online claims access and reducing phone and email inquiries.
March 21
J&L Risk Management Consultants
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
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Workers' Compensation
A Massachusetts couple faces charges for defrauding workers’ compensation insurers, the SBA, and their mortgage lender, potentially leading to decades in prison.
March 15
MassLive
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Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
Discover how employers can save on costs and avoid litigation by offering light-duty employment to injured employees, along with pre-claim preparation tips.
March 15
CLM
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