Eight things the Claimant's Attorney Is Telling Your Employees?
Learn how conflict is created by what attorneys tell injured workers to sign them up.
Six Tips to Get the Most From Your Insurer
Don't assume your insurer has your best interests in mind.
Are Your Out of Work Employees Making More At Home Than On the Job
Employers can trim workers compensation costs with thought and effort.
Attorney Fired Late in the Case Entitled to Quantum Meruit Recovery of Fee
Quantum Meruit: "What one has earned". In contract law: "reasonable value of services."
Over Reserving -- Or How to Impress the Boss
Claims auditor discovers every file grossly OVER-RESERVED!
The Right to Choose - Selecting Your Own Defense Counsel as a Company Right
Negotiate the right to select legal counsel when exposure within company's retention level.
New OSHA Rule for Personal Protective Equipment
New directive provide general enforcement policy and guidance related to PPE and inspections.
Scissor Lift Safety Warning Following Fatal Overturns
Users advised to make daily safety checks to prevent equipment overturning.
City Council Approves Payment to Settle Lawsuit
$60,000 payment settles harassment and discrimination lawsuit.
State-by-State Laws
New Jerseys Workers Compensation Basics
Employers with any employees must carry WC insurance.
North Carolina Workers Compensation Basics
Employers with three or more employees regularly employed in the same business/establishment must carry WC insurance.
State News
Connecticut Considers Captive Audience Bill
Legislation to prohibit employers forcing workers attendance/participation at workplace meetings about employers' religious/political views.
Oregon Conference to Focus on Worker Safety and Health
With more than 140 workshops and sessions, registration is now open for the Oregon Governors Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference. The largest event of its kind in the Northwest, the...
Wyoming May Allow Guns in Vehicles at Workplace
Employers would not have the ability to prohibit workers from keeping guns in their vehicles at workplace.
International News
Ontario Company Fined After Trench Collapse
Construction company $50,000 recently for violating safety act.
Canadian Worker Who Killed 100 Sled Dogs Awarded Compensation
Company at the center of an animal cruelty investigation.
Australia Company Fined in Worker Death
$100,000 fined assessed and order pay WorkCover's legal costs follows worker's death.
British Union Argues Over Sick Pay
Union challenges public sector employers to give sick pay to all workers.
South Africa Union Wants More Mining Workplace Safety
Powerful union calls for authorities to crack down on mining companies over safety issues.
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