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A WCEC Session Preview: Return to Work in the 21st Century

Our world is changing dramatically, yet for years, return-to-work discussions have focused solely on improving communication with physicians and integrating the same old practices and procedures. On August 18, at the Workers' Compensation Educational Conference, speakers will discuss ways to improve the return-to-work process. Read More

Step Away From the Cookies

Perhaps all those weight-loss ads should stop targeting women and start pointing their fingers at cops. In California, no police agency in the state requires that cops stay in shape, despite being in jobs where fitness is often critical for officers and the citizens they've sworn to protect. Read More

Fired Work Comp Official Still Fighting for Disability Payment

A hearing officer's pending settlement of $25,000 for a workers' compensation claim could be a casebook study of convoluted related and tangential incidents. It includes a two-year suspension of her law license, the failure of her Labradoodle in dog school, and more. Read More

Florida Workers' Compensation Case Law Update

In its May issue of "MKRS Law's Case Law Updates," the Florida worker's compensation defense law firm reviews three recent cases: Dilma Celeny Santizo Perez v. Genaro's Corporation d/b/a King's Food and Meat Bazaar; Johns Eastern Company and Indian River County BCC, Appellants, v. Jerald Bellamy; Steven M. Lord, Appellant, v. Santa Rosa Correctional Institute/The Division of Risk Management. Read More

Handling Third Party Involvement in Workers' Compensation Claims

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Court Bars Entitlement to Spanish-Speaking Shrinks

In Florida, if you need a psychologist as part of your treatment from a workers' compensation injury, you better be able to speak English. Read More 

Growth of ADR in Virginia's Workers' Compensation Commission

The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission undertook a pilot project in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) beginning in November 2012. That initiative has shown tremendous results. ADR events held by the commission grew from 213 in 2012 to 410 in 2013, an increase of 92 percent. Read More 

WCI Briefs

We know you're busy. That's why we created WCI Briefs, a collection of workers' compensation and insurance news from across the nation and around the world. Each of these articles tells its story in 500 words or less. Read More