15 Things You MUST HAVE from Your Workers Comp Nurse Managers
Skill level of Nurse Case Manager (NCM) has major impact on the overall cost of work comp claims.
Know the 7 Reasons a Work Comp Claim Should NOT Be Closed
Open/Close. Open/Close. Open/Close. A TPA might find multiple closing/re-opening of claims a bit suspicious.
4 EASY Ways an Employer Can Stay Involved When Settling Work Comp Claims
EMPLOYERS: Be involved in Claim Settlement - communicate with your adjuster.
Know the 2 Reasons Employees ELECT NOT to File Work Comp Claims
When would an employer not pursue a workers comp claim?
Alleged Violations in Discrimination Disability Related Inquiries Lead to Fines
Fined for engaging in a pattern of race discrimination & improper pre-employment disability-related inquiries.
Know the Difference between Permanent Partial Disability and Permanent Total Disability
Your employee reaches maximum medical improvement) but still has medical issues. What next?
ADA Violation for Not Hiring Deaf Person for Stock Clerk Position
Jury awards $184,400 to a deaf applicant for not being allowed to apply for a job as a stock clerk.
Return to Work Using Workers on Loan to Increase Productivity
Developing a non-for-profit return to work program enriches employer and employees.
Workers Comp Claim Frequency Continues Decline in 2009
NCCI reports decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries continue in 2009.
Jobs for Men, Jobs for Women
There is no such thing, unless one is having a baby. $170,000 paid to settle gender discrimination suit.
Terminated Employee TTD Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Reinstated
WC filing time limit found unconstitutional by Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Montana Chamber of Commerce Says Workers Comp is a Black Eye
Being #1 on the "bad" workers comp state list is NOT good.
NEW YORK New Stress Claim Decision in Work Comp
Outsider influence stresses worker - employer pays work comp.
CANADA Transit Operator Must Modify Attendance Program
Disabled employees benefit from ruling to employer to change its attendance management program.
Businesses Back Australian Prime Minister on Workplace Safety Laws
Business group's ads back Prime Minister in fight with government over workplace safety laws.
UK Copes with Serious Risk by Online Assessments
Health and Safety Executive welcomes publication report into health and safety issues.
