Employment Practices

In Court: What’s New on the Medical Marijuana Front for Workers’ Compensation

Several states have ruled that medical marijuana is a reasonable and necessary medical treatment for work-related injuries, including neuropathy, chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

National Comp Keynote Casey Chosewood on What’s Next for Worker Safety, Health and Wellbeing

This General Counsel Proves the Vital Importance of Open Communication with Legal to Stop Risks in Their Tracks

Why Are We Rushing Hiring and Return to the Office? 6 Critical Risks Employers Might Not Know About
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