Workers' Comp

Workers’ Comp Mega Claims Rise Across Industries

Workers’ compensation claims greater than $2 million surge in frequency and cost, despite representing less than 0.1% of total claims, study finds.

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Learn how to succeed with an unbundled claims management approach.

Construction Boom Amplifies Summer Heat Risks

New workers are more likely to suffer heat related illnesses, but simple tips can ensure safety this summer.

Positive Drug Test Not a Slam Dunk in Court

Why did an appeals court find that an injured worker was eligible for comp, even though he tested positive for cocaine and admitted using it?

Job Training in Short Supply for Claims Professionals

A benchmarking study of claims organizations documented limited availability of formal job training.

ACA Driving Interest in Benefits Integration

More leaders are looking past the organization’s silos in search of gains in health care and workers’ comp performance.

North American Partnership Aims to Improve Understanding

The addition of six Canadian jurisdictions to a new workers’ comp report may help foster improved understanding of similarities and differences among all jurisdictions.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Top Seven Perceived Risks That Worry U.S. Businesses

Travelers Risk Index reveals medical cost inflation concerns business owners and executives most.

The Thrill of the Risk

Amusement parks must balance the desires of customers and the need for safety measures.

A Jolt of Product Liability

The demand for energy drinks is sparking increased focus on safety and liability issues.

Retaliation is Futile

OSHA is cracking down on employers suspected of violating whistleblower protection provisions.

Grading the Doctor

Doctors are interested in finding out how they compare to their peers.

A Matter of Choice

Legislating employee choice in pharmaceutical purchase and delivery is a tricky business.

A Snow Job

A stock room clerk’s claim of a low back injury that bars her from working gets thrown out after she’s caught shoveling heavy snow.

Regulatory Review

Key workers’ comp regulatory updates from around the country.

WC Reform Impact Likely Modest in California

Experts say the latest round of WC reforms in California will not rival the success of reforms established a decade ago.

Tobacco Smoking Risks Vary by Occupation

The prevalence of tobacco smoking, which impacts workers’ comp and employee disability, varies by occupation.

State Law Exacerbates Fraud Among Peace Officers

Workers’ comp fraud has been on the rise in California ever since probation officers were included under the state’s vexing labor law.

NM Pot Ruling Wasn’t the First, Won’t Be the Last

New Mexico began paying for a claimant’s marijuana four years ago, setting the stage for a recent ruling.

Claims Solutions Track Offers Advice on Increasing Efficiencies

A look at some of the sessions featured in the 2014 NWCDC Claims Solutions track.