Iconic Americana  employers, like big box stores, supermarkets, wholesale clubs, home and garden warehouses, cannot ignore the "small stuff" in workers' comp cost containment.
 
What is a Hazwoper or How the Gulf Oil Spill is Affecting Workers Compensation 
Are there "hazwopers" on your beaches? Serious considerations for employers affected by the oil spill.
 
5 Highlights in Bureau of Labor Statistics Report on Paid Sick Leave Provisions 
A recent report show length of service has minimal impact on paid sick leave provisions. 
 
Workers Comp Settlements How They Affect Medicare Set Asides and Part D RX Coverage

Medicare's interests must be considered and protected in workers' compensation settlements.

 
Utilization Review An Adjusters BEST Cost Control Weapon

A utilization review allows the adjuster to know if treatment is medically necessary and/or appropriate for injury or occupational disease.
 
Waiting Periods in Work Comp A Fascinating and Complex World

Waiting period meant to eliminate claims handler's administrative work in paying  employees for very short time periods. 
 
Four Systems Defects Responsible for Hospital Patient Death of Cerebral Palsy Patient
Death of a disabled patient results in £50,000 ($72,708) fine for failure to have patient risk assessment measures in place.
 
Try This Easy Fix Workers Compensation Cost Driver

Poor employee communication  is very easy cost driver to fix.
 
The Role of Self Insurance In Failing Economic Times With the extended downturn in the economy, workers' compensation insurance companies find themselves with a combined loss ratio in excess of 100.
 
Your Workers Comp Employee Brochure Should Answer These 7 Questions

Prepare your employee brochure BEFORE the injury happens to avoid costly mistakes.
 
One Third of all "Over-Three-Day" Injuries are Back Strains

Back pain costs more in terms of time off and lost production than any other workplace health issue.  
 
Key Decision in Disability Case in Minnesota
Order denies in part the motion of Hibbing Taconite Company for summary judgment in EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit.
 
Missouri Has More Reports of Fraud and Violation of Work Comp Laws
Significant increase seen in referrals for fraud and noncompliance for workers' compensation.
 
New York Plans Workers Comp Rate Increase Hearing

Proposed 7.7% increase in the state's workers' compensation loss cost goes to public hearing.
 
Former School Employee Allegedly Intentionally Overpays Injured Worker

A former San Francisco Unified School District employee arrested on suspicion of fraudulently distributing public money.

Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Conviction Appealed in Worker Death

A ski and snowboard facility appeals an occupational health and safety conviction for failing to ensure safety of worker who died.