12 Signs You Need a Claim File Review of Your Workers Comp Claims
"When is the best time to have an independent claims auditor do a claim file review?"
13 Claim Handling Mistakes That Never Should Have Happened
Boo boos abound. Claim handling mistakes that should never have happened.
Learn the Role of Physical Therapy in Workers Compensation
The benefits of physical therapy in healing damage to the musculoskeletal parts of the body.
Alert: Hearings are at the END of a Claim Not the BEGINNING
Tips from Ted: NYWCB encourages settlements in effort to dig out from over litigation for two decades.
Is 60 Too Old To Be a Pilot
In Canada a judicial review slated to challenge decision of the ability of unions and employers to negotiate mandatory retirement.
No Toilets and Creek Water Are Workplace Amenities
Tragic Workplace Violence in Connecticut - How Much Security is Needed in Workplaces
We hear about these tragedies across the country, but this one has happened near my hometown, someplace I drive by practically every day.
Company Fined for Failure to Abate Workplace Safety and Health Violations
COMPUSPAR USA Inc. cited for failing to abate previous workplace safety and health violations.
Employer Perceives Disability Rescinds Employment Employee Sues
The "perception" of a disability by HR is not a reason to fail to hire an applicant.
Blood Spatter to Face and Eyes Qualifies as Traumatic Event for Health Care Worker
Medical benefits recovered where a worker is exposed to blood and other body fluids without actual proof of harm.
Princeton HealthCare System Sued over Alleged ADA and FMLA Violations
Hospital violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate employees needing medical leave of absence.
Outside Reviews Too Frequent and Costly North Dakota Work Comp Director Says
WC Director balks at costs of outside claims reviews - too expensive he says.
New Communication Guidelines Between Payors and Medical Providers To Reduce Unnecessary Hearings in CT
Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission establishes new guidelines to enhance communication between payors and medical providers.
Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Volunteer Firefighter Case
A volunteer firefighter may only be summoned to duty through official channels and not due to circumstances.
New Mexico Business Closed Over Workers Comp Coverage Flap
Failure to provide workers compensation insurance closes business.
CANADA Death of Volunteer Firefighter Charged to Supervisor
Supervisors were charged with three safety violations and four other charges after death of volunteer firefighter.
New Zealander Convicted in Workers Compensation Scam Using Bogus Medical Certificates
Resident convicted and fined $1,000 for 5 counts of WC fraud.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA New Licensing System for High-Risk Work
National licensing system for high-risk work takes effect in South Australia.
