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Tips from Ted: How Important are Accurate Payment Records for Lost Time Claims
It's both costly and painful to learn by our mistakes. 
 
Ten Things You Should Know About Workers Compensation Medical Fee Schedules
Controlling the cost of medical care for workers' compensation is an on-going issue. 
 
7 Simple Tips to Lower Workers' Comp Premiums
LEARN HOW lowering your workers' comp premiums will save your company money. 
 
Does Playing in the NFL Lead to Permanent Injuries for Some Players
Long-term effect of football injuries tested off the gridiron. Player's wife sues.

What Should Be in a Workers Compensation File When the File is Reviewed
Do you know what to look for when reviewing the adjuster's file notes on lost work time claims?

Five Things to Include in Your Communication Policy When Getting Employees Back to Work
Reduce indemnity payments to injured workers by superior back-to-work communication.
 
How Hiring Qualified Employees Saves Money
Lower workers' comp cost by hiring employees who CAN DO the job.
  
Family Leave and American with Disabilities Considerations in Workers Compensation
It's not always advisable to maintain a rigid albeit consistent policy of termination upon expiration of FMLA leave.

Employee Absences Decrease as Economy Sinks
Report shows break in employee absences due to economic woes.
 
Work Comp 101 Lost Time Indemnity Benefits Explained
For people new to the workers' compensation field or as a refresher for experienced WC folks.
  
HR Managers Named Personally in Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Claim Get New Trial
Court rules human resources managers can be held individually liable for violating FMLA. 
 
Airline Settles ADA EEOC Lawsuit for Walking Too Slowly
EEOC announces $20,000 disability discrimination lawsuit settlement against Pinnacle Airlines.

Inhaling Pig Brain Particles Causing Illness a Compensable Workers Comp Claim
Workers claiming health illnesses from working at meat-processing plant. 
 
TSA Employee Allegedly Collected Work Comp Fraudulently for FECA Claim
Defrauding the federal government with false workers' compensation claims doesn't "pay."
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