Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett will rock the house Monday, August 24, at the 70th Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference. Read More 

The battle over whether Uber drivers and others working in the on-demand economy are "employees" or "independent contractors" is being waged across several fronts. Read More 

Here's a look at three recent workers' compensation cases decided in different Florida courts. All of them involve disputed fees or charges. Read More

In 2003, Major League Baseball began requiring workers' compensation compliance with a group policy, featuring  greater information sharing about injuries, expenses, and treatment standards. The result has been a home run. Read More 

There will be no option to consider options in Tennessee this year. Legislation to allow employers to opt out of workers' compensation insurance has been deferred until 2016. Read More 

CSX Transportation is not liable regarding the death of an employee who suffered a heart attack while at work, a Florida appeals court has declared. Read More 

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For several months, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has been loud and clear about wanting workers' compensation reform. Now, it seems he's tired of waiting for lawmakers to act.  Read More 

An injured worker from Oklahoma, featured in a ProPublica/NPR report on workers' compensation, brings his story to the Illinois Legislature. Read More 

A media investigation revealed that Washington, D.C. officials diverted millions of dollars in unspent workers' compensation funds into the general budget. That's a no-no. An audit got some funds back. Read More  

To save you time, here's a sampling of workers' compensation and insurance news from around the country, each in 400 words or less. Read More

Registration is now open for the 70th annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference on August 23 - 26, 2015, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Sponsorship and Exhibit Booth information is available here.