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
WCIRB
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Risk Management
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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
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
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
Risk & Insurance
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
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
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
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
Technology
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
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
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
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
A court ruling places liability on a general contractor for a subcontractor’s worker’s injury due to the carrier’s policy cancelation for nonpayment.
March 14
Workerscompensation.com
Insurance Industry
Liability
Workers' Compensation
New York
After a not-guilty verdict in a manslaughter case, Shawn Purvis faces new charges for failing to provide workers’ compensation insurance.
March 14
Press Herald
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Maine
Ongoing health care worker shortages continue to challenge the availability of treatment for workers’ compensation claimants, with experts calling for industry-wide solutions.
March 13
Business Insurance
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Florida
North Carolina
New York Inspector General’s office secures guilty pleas in cases of workers’ compensation fraud, recovering over $50,000 in misappropriated funds.
March 11
Insurance Journal
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New York
As the construction industry faces labor shortages and cost escalations, the focus sharpens on risk management and insurance strategies to control rising expenses.
March 8
CLM
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