THE WCI WEEKLY
Week of August 23 - 29, 2015   
                 
  
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Welcome to your weekly WCI Newsletter. We have selected the top stories that appeared on our website this week to help you stay up to date on what is happening in the world of workers' compensation and insurance. Enjoy.
NLRB Redefines Joint-Employer Status
In a 3-2 decision involving Browning-Ferris Industries of California, the National Labor Relations Board has recalibrated its standard for determining joint-employer status. Business groups are not happy. Read More
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Workers' Compensation and the Aging Workforce
These baby boomers just don't know when to quit. Seniors are working longer than ever, and some of them are, well, falling down on the job. Read More
Mapping Safety
A new map tool from OSHA tracks the number of workplace health and safety investigations that have led to high fines in each state. Read More
Veterans Sue Colorado for Medical Marijuana Rights
Four war veterans and a victim of sexual assault are suing Colorado for refusing to allow medical marijuana to be prescribed for PTSD. Read More
Zurich Pursues RSA
Zurich Insurance Group AG says it wants to buy British insurer RSA Insurance Group Plc. But some observers are questioning the deal. Read More
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Healing the Unhealthy
Injured Worker
When an injured worker already has health problems, her road to recovery is filled with additional hazards. Read More
Poor Risk Oversight Threatens Business Success
Businesses are putting themselves in danger by neglecting or avoiding formal risk management processes. Read More
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9/11's 'Dust Lady' Dies of Stomach Cancer
Marcy Borders became one of the iconic faces of 9/11 when her dust-covered image was captured on film. Read More
Key Components to Selecting a Work Comp Reinsurer
When it comes to reinsurance, companies should be striving to do more with more. Read More
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CWCI Tracks 2.1 Million Workers' Compensation Claims
You start keeping tabs on the dollars spent on 2.1 million claims, and pretty soon you're talking real money! Read More
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LABOR DAY BREAK
We will not publish the WCI Weekly next Friday, September 4, as we take a Labor Day break. Our next issue will be Friday, September 11.
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