‘Barista wrist’ is a very real thing. Starbucks’ manager of claims explains its impact and gives insight into other restaurant risks outside the coffee shop.

The federal government shutdown will eventually reduce funding to the federal courts. That in turn will create a bottleneck and delay workers’ comp claims.

Fear of violating privacy is one reason why more organizations don’t reveal data that could help the children of injured workers get assistance.

Thomas Warsop is committed to focusing on integrated solutions that drive down the total cost of risk and deliver high-quality outcomes for York’s clients.

When a claim stalls, it’s time to call in medical professionals to apply fresh clinical eyes to the case at hand.

One woman’s journey to overcome paralyzing fear provided inspiration for workers’ comp professionals attending AWWC’s December 2018 leadership event.

Because accidents happen, the strategies an employer implements at the start of a workers’ comp claim will dictate if it becomes a legal affair. Two experts share how to avoid just that.

Payers have a smart tool at their disposal to encourage settlement acceptance, reduce the risk of liability, and do the right thing by injured workers.

Companies that have successfully hard-wired safety into their operations share these five elements, from a clear vision to enticing incentives.

There’s immeasurable benefit in reviewing what a good return-to-work program does for your workers’ compensation program.

Worker-centric practices and policies are an integral part of this year’s Teddy Award winning workers’ comp programs.

Companies seeking to reduce litigation in their workers’ comp cases are finding worker advocacy is one way to gain the trust of injured workers.

For Friday, Dec. 7, here are some great sessions to attend at this year’s NWCDC.

For Wednesday, Dec. 5, here are some great sessions to attend at this year’s NWCDC.

The Red Sox team manager Alex Cora rebuilt team culture with a player-centric approach — a common theme with the advocacy-focused workers’ comp claims-management style gaining ground among employers.

Value-based accommodations keep employees happy and help the bottom line.

Risk managers cannot assume violence won’t happen at their business. Here’s how to mitigate the threat. 

Chia-Chia Chang, public health analyst for the CDC, sat down to discuss how linking health to safety practices cuts lost time and enhances worker well-being.

Denise Parr, director of workers’ compensation for MGM Resorts International — which includes the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino — has decades of experience managing workers’ comp exposures on a large scale.

From medical to recreational, marijuana laws are changing across the board. Here’s a look back on some 2018 cannabis decisions and facts and what they could mean for workers’ comp.