Five Things Employers Must Know About Medicare Set-Aside Custodial Administration Arrangements
I Interviewed Christie Luke, VP of Operations, Gould & Lamb, Bradenton, FL about Custodial Administration Arrangements for Medicare Set-Asides.
21 Considerations in the Selection of Defense Attorneys
Self-insured employers: Challenge in selecting the best possible defense attorneys.
Workers Compensation Medical Management Techniques
How to control employees' costs for medical care/treatment/disability.
The Basics of Workers Compensation Impairment Ratings
The phrase "impairment rating" means MORE than the employee is hurt.
Anonymous MSHA Complaint Leads to Negotiated Settlement
DOL settles mine discrimination case in Puerto Rico.
OSHA Provides Respiratory Protection Video for Health Care Employers and Workers
Training video explains proper use of respirators and procedures to follow to protect workers from airborne hazards.
State News
Virginia Workers Compensation Basics 101
A summary of the Virginia law.
Only Non-Smokers Hired at Detroit Hospitals
Three Michigan hospitals only hire tobacco-free employees.
Analysis from Fatal Goodyear Plant Accident
Texas: Chemical Safety Board unveils a case study on the 2008 heat exchanger rupture and ammonia release.
Iowa Woman Wins 2.3 Million Lawsuit against Employer
Supervisor said "a man needed in the position to be able to understand job's mechanical aspects."
Childrens Hospital Fined for Workplace Safety Violations
CALIFORNIA: Not as safe as you might think. $10,000 fine for workplace safety violations.
13 Arrested in New York Workers Comp Fraud Investigation
Collecting workers comp and working a side job leads to fraud arrests.
Lawsuit Alleges Lack of Machine Guarding Nearly Cut Employee in Half
FLORIDA: Lack of workplace safety practices results in serious injury and lawsuit.
International News
Japan Radiation Concerns for Workers Handling Cargo Shipments
Safe handling methods requested for airport ground staff workers by unions for Japanese cargo.
British Columbia Flaggers Death Leads to Anger
Suspended sentence for elderly driver disputed by traffic control members.
Nova Scotia Enhances Referrals to Physiotherapy for Workers Compensation
Direct Access to Physiotherapy Program validated Workers Comp Boards.
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Workers' Compensation Issues By Industry
Discover the issues particular to your industry -- 29 industry specific listings to help you focus on reaching success quickly and cost effectively.
