December 31, 2017
Hawkesbury Race Club ordered to pay more than $120k over workplace bulllying – Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
December 29, 2017
Document lists all mines that used McIntyre Powder – Timmins Press, ON
Done right, remote-work policies benefit workers, companies – Fierce CEO, MA
December 28, 2017
Report: Eric Nystrom suing Predators for medical expenses – SportsNet, CAN
North Carolina Proposes Rules for Opioid Use in Workers’ Comp Cases – Insurance Journal, NY
December 26, 2017
Gardener compensated for lung cancer due to asbestos in serpentine rock – The Mainichi, Japan
WCFCB lauded for pioneering workers’ compensation – Daily Mail, Zambia
December 24, 2017
Chiefs add safety procedures, gear to prevent cancer among firefighters – The Columbus Dispatch, OH
December 23, 2017
New York Examines Workers’ Comp Options for Riders – Blood Horse, NY
December 21, 2017
Toxic gas nearly killed this oil worker. His employer never told the province – Toronto Star, ON
State proposes opioid limits for injured workers – The Times News, NC
December 19, 2017
Ontario Health Care Workers Deserve A Workplace Free Of Violence – Huffington Post, ON
Labor & Industries faces growing list of complaints from farm workers injured on the job – Yakima Herald, Japan
December 18, 2017
Black eyes and teeth marks: Graphic photos show injuries to educational assistants – CBC News, NB
Sawmill Execs Say Substance Abuse Is Top Safety Risk – The Working Forest Newspaper, ON
December 17, 2017
Research Response II – Issues, USA
December 16, 2017
#MeToo at work: Employers play a role in fixing culture of sexual harassment – The Columbia Valley Pioneer, BC
December 15, 2017
Preventing Holiday Injuries – CTV News, BC
WSIB changes policy on pre-existing medical conditions – Windsor Star, ON
WSIB to abolish policy that slashed benefits for thousands – Toronto Star, ON
December 14, 2017
Richmond fire captain to get full-honours funeral – Richmond News, BC
Legislation overhauling Alberta labour law approved after heated debate on harassment – Ottawa Citizen, ON
TEPCO employee wins workers’ compensation for leukemia – The Asahi Shimbun, Japan
December 13, 2017
Workplace injuries in health care related to insufficient staff levels, unions say – Saskatoon Star Phoenix, SK
WCB Nova Scotia talks about the future of workplace safety – Global News Morning, NS
PTSD workers compensation bill passes 3rd reading – CBC News, PEI
December 12, 2017
OHS in the spotlight in entertainment industry – Canadian Occupational Safety, CAN
Average Sask. health region employee took more than 10 sick days last year – CBC News, SK
Montana ranks among the most dangerous states to work in, and officials don’t know why – Billings Gazette, MT
Miss Compensation pageant gifts kids with special needs – Daily Mail, Zambia
ANU’s move to self-assess workers’ compensation claims succeeds – The Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
December 7, 2017
Managing the Pandora’s Box of Comorbidities – Safety National, USA
December 6, 2017
‘Overwhelming’ – Adding PTSD to Workers Compensation now closer as MLAs share own experience – The Guardian, PEI
Column: Mechanized-harvesting machines could improve worker safety–Wood Business, ON
Canada: New Laws Aim To Protect Workers In Hostile Work Environments – Mondaq, NY
Domestic workers launch campaign as Seattle looks at new rights for nannies and house cleaners – The Seattle Times, WA
December 5, 2017
Ontario evaluating effectiveness of Working at Heights training – Daily Commercial News, ON
Alberta overhauls workplace safety rules – REMI News, ON
Supreme Court rejects football workers’ comp case – Florida Politics, FL
December 4, 2017
Wickert: Insurers Seek Reimbursement for High Cost of Opioid Addiction – Work Comp Central, CA
December 1, 2017
EDITORIAL: Safety culture a priority on the water – The Chronicle Herald, NS
November 30, 2017
Track tragedy: How 85 GO train fatalities since 2010 took a toll on Metrolinx staff – Inside Toronto, ON
Financial Literacy Month: WSIB seeks to integrate financial fitness with workplace wellness – Benefits Canada, QC
Court awards ex-Quebec paramedics $1.2 million over subway scare -Â Canadian HR Reporter, ON
The introduction of Bill 30 brings the potential for significant changes to Alberta’s workplace laws – Lexology, UK
Workers Comp Claims in Professional Sports – Legal Talk Network, USA
November 28, 2017
Booze, drugs involved in 73 oilsands safety incidents since 2013, Suncor says – Edmonton Journal, AB
NDP plans to include correctional officers, dispatchers as first responders to expand PTSD benefits – Edmonton Journal, AB
Over 1/3 of RPC Saskatoon correctional officers on workers’ compensation – Global News, SK
Employers Take Steps to Address Opioid Crisis – SHRM, USA
Hope for injured workers as Compensation Fund starts to work – Sunday Times, Zimbabwe
November 27, 2017
Province gives workers right to refuse dangerous tasks as part of labour law overhaul – Edmonton Journal, AB
Revamped workplace rules to make it easier for Albertans to refuse unsafe work – Global News, AB
Rural workers struggle to recover after work-related injuries, study says – Whitecourt Star, AB
Ontario’s Legislation to Create Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs Receives Royal Assent – Ontario.ca
55 staff at Saskatoon psychiatric centre on workers’ comp after assaults by inmates – CBC News, SK
Opioid crisis arrives on industry’s doorstep – Auto News, USA
Health benefits spur drug rings on shop floor – Auto News, USA
November 24, 2017
Safety takes leadership at all levels – Yarmouth County Vanguard, NS
Jury in Jeremy Bowley inquest calls for more training, communication and other safeguards – London Free Press, ON
A pilot project to test bus operator safety shields for Winnipeg Transit is now underway – Winnipeg Sun, MB
New steel-and-glass doors aim to shield bus drivers from attacks – Times-Colonist, BC
November 23, 2017
An electrifying new way to learn about hazards – Winnipeg Free Press, MB
WorkplaceNL reviewing mental health policy – The Western Star, NL
Workers’ Compensation Task Force Hears From NB Police Association, J.D. Irving – 98.1 The Tide, NB
Work-related deaths show decline in Sask, but still too common: WCB – The Star Phoenix, SK
Workplace deaths down, but goal is zero, says Workers Compensation Board – Clark’s Crossing Gazette, SK
Number of Saskatchewan workplace fatalities slightly lower this year – National Post, CAN
Workplace fatalities down, more needs to be done: WCB – Global News, CAN
3 Alaska Construction Workers Sue Company Over Brain Damage – US News, USA
November 22, 2017
Ontario Passes Legislation to Create Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs – Ontario.ca,ON
November 21, 2017
OSI-CAN offers Sask. support groups for spouses, family of people with work-related PTSD – Regina Leader-Post, SK
Calgary fire captain’s death shines a light on first responders struggling with mental health – Global News, ON
B.C. flaggers rally after colleague struck in Okanagan – Columbia Valley Pioneer, BC
November 20, 2017
Grant to enhance firefighter safety in Bazetta – Tribune Chronicle, OH
November 19, 2017
Emergency workers pay high price for being first on the scene – The Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
November 16, 2017
Teen Creates Nation’s First Wearable App to Prevent Farm Worker Deaths from Heat Illness – High Plains / Midwest Journal, KS
November 15, 2017
Pharmacy Cost in Workers’ Compensation Continues to Fall: CompPharma Survey – Insurance Journal, NY
Sitting too much can cause serious health problems. So should employers be liable? – Philly Voice, PA
November 14, 2017
Yukon government’s PTSD legislation strikes the right balance – Yukon News, YK
November 13, 2017
Asbestos-related diseases to remain high in Australia for decades: study – Xinhua, China
November 10, 2017
EDITORIAL: Lives on the line when fishermen head out to sea – The Telegram, NL
November 8, 2017
Ombud tells WorkSafeNB not to lower employer premiums – CBC News, NB
Science World exhibit engages kids in health and safety – WorkSafe Magazine, BC
Agencies, boards, commissions to have codes of conduct, ethics rules under new bill – CBC News, AB
Workplace mental health training could cut sick leave costs – Reuters, AUS
November 7, 2017
Area farmers encouraged to take survey – Mountain View Gazette, AB
Employers brace for legal cannabis, liability issues – Vancouver Sun, BC
November 6, 2017
The Eye of the Beholder: Are Canada’s Workers’ Comp Boards Overfunded? – WorkersCompensation.com, USA
Statistics Canada looks to close data gap on workplace deaths, injuries – Globe and Mail, CAN
Poor ergonomics costs enterprises billions in workers’ comp claims every year – Tech Republic, CA
Could a Tax Fix the Gig Economy? – The Atlantic, USA
November 2, 2017
Yukon’s WCB substantially overfunded: CFIB – Whitehorse Star, YK
New legislation to improve ACT’s workers’ compensation scheme introduced – OHS News, AUS
October 30, 2017
‘We’re not seeing the truth’: Inside the hidden dangers of the Canadian workplace – Globe and Mail, CAN
New safety plan seeks to boost monitoring of workplace hazards in Manitoba – CBC News, MB
October 29, 2017
B.C. arena tragedy prompts safety review of ammonia refrigeration systems – Windsor Star, ON
October 28, 2017
Proposed program would wean injured workers off opioids – Union Leader, NH
App workers changing the workspace, and the marketplace – Providence Journal, RI
October 27, 2017
Sea Change: The struggle for safety in fishing, Canada’s deadliest industry – Globe and Mail, CAN
How The Globe found that fishing was Canada’s most deadly sector – Globe and Mail, CAN
CO shared video of her attack so no one would die. Now 3 have – Corrections One, NC
The 73-year-old taking on the tech giants – Al Jazeera, USA
October 26, 2017
Task force reviewing WorkSafeNB looking for public input – Global News, NB
NDP seeks input on changes to farm safety rules – Edmonton Journal, AB
October 24, 2017
Congratulations to the 2017 Canada’s Safest Employers – Canadian Occupational Safety, CAN
Niagara Casinos take holistic look at mental health - Canadian Occupational Safety, CAN
October 23, 2017
‘He’s gone just like that’: Man dies after walnut shells used at work site -Â Red Deer Advocate, AB
October 21, 2017
Nova Scotia’s auditor general to review Workers’ Compensation Board – CBC News, NS
October 20, 2017
Yukon government emits new radon rules – Yukon News, YK
October 19, 2017
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board to increase rates in 2018 – Yukon News, YK
Better Winnipeg: Employment agency focuses on diversity – Global News, MB
When things go sideways …do you know what to do? – The Western Producer, AB
October 18, 2017
Injury data collected at RUH will help improve practice – Saskatoon Star Phoenix, SK
October 17, 2017
Provincial safety campaign aims to lessen road carnage – CFJC Today, BC
October 16, 2017
Industry Voices: WorkSafeBC preliminary assessment rates for construction – Journal of Commerce, BC
Four O.C. sheriff’s deputies at Vegas shooting file workers’ compensation claims for physical, psychological injuries – OC Register, CA
October 13, 2017
Tyee ‘Slaves to Tips’ Series Honoured at Webster Awards – The Tyee, BC
This State Wants to Offer Universal Benefits to Gig Workers – Fortune, USA
October 12, 2017
Yukon tables presumptive PTSD legislation – Yukon News, YK
Workplace cancer study gives recommendations to help protect workers – Global News, ON
October 11, 2017
$1M funding to research effects of McIntyre Powder – Timmins Press, ON
Action to bolster Alberta gas station worker safety this fall: labour minister – CTV News, AB
October 5, 2017
Marijuana in the workplace a hot topic at WorkSafe NB annual conference – Global News, NB
October 4, 2017
WorkSafe admits it’s taken a risk with employer premiums – CBC News, NB
October 3, 2017
What’s the job with the highest number of injuries in B.C.? The answer may surprise you – CBC News, BC
September 29, 2017
CFL players fighting for provincial workers’ benefit coverage – Ottawa Citizen, ON
September 28, 2017
Saint John lawyer’s work could help millions in Bangladesh garment industry – CBC News, NB
N.S. looking to expand PTSD coverage for emergency workers – Benefits Canada, QC
September 27, 2017
Proposed PTSD bill adds 911 operators, care workers to those eligible for workers compensation – Global News, ON
Proposed PTSD bill adds 911 operators, care workers to those eligible – CTV News, NS
New bill expands presumptive PTSD compensation to 911 operators and continuing care workers – CBC News, NS
Journey through post-traumatic stress: A story of 2 officers -Â CBC News, NL
September 26, 2017
Prison guards’ union calls on federal government to streamline PTSD workers’ compensation – Global News, ON
September 25, 2017
Rigid disability payment pay rules trap skilled workers at home, say business leaders – CBC News, BC
Surprising medical marijuana side effect: More people claiming disability – Market Watch, NY
September 22, 2017
Fisheries safety becomes more of a priority for Delhaven fishers – Kings County News, NS
Stay Hungry, Stay Humble: Safetyculture’s Luke Anear on Future-Proofing His Tech Company - Dynamic Business, AUS
September 20, 2017
WorkSafe Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association co-hosting safety demo events – Canadian Occupational Safety, CAN
Teacher awarded six-figure payout after being bullied by school principal – The Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
September 18, 2017
Fishing safety campaign considered for P.E.I. – CBC News, PEI
Ex-NHLer Fights Team, Insurer Bids To Bench Head Injury Suit – Law 360,NY
September 17, 2017
Saskatchewan students prepare for Worksafe video contest – CKRM FM, SK
September 15, 2017
New Brunswick firefighter calls for first responder specific treatment in Canada – Global News, NB
September 14, 2017
WorkSafeNB hoping to inspire young safety leaders – Global News, NB
September 13, 2017
Maine Supreme Court Deciding Whether Employers Should Pay For Injured Workers’ Medical Marijuana – Maine Public, MN
High court to decide if workers’ comp should cover pot – Insurance Business, CO
Maine Supreme Court to decide medical marijuana workers comp case – WCSH TV, OR
September 12, 2017
Several workplace exposures may increase risk of developing Parkinson’s disease – Canadian Occupational Safety, CDA
Maine High Court to Decide if Medical Marijuana Covered by Workers’ Comp – Maine Public, MN
Simukoko urges safety, health workplace committees – Zambia Daily Mail, Zambia
September 11, 2017
Is workplace bullying compensable? – Canadian Occupational Safety, CDA
Lost wages, serious illness and poor labor standards: The dangers of rebuilding Texas and Florida – Think Progress, TX
September 9, 2017
Special education program ‘spark’ for Rosemont Elementary students – Herald Mail, MD
September 7, 2017
Tackling lower back pain with words not surgery – Business Insurance, CA
September 6, 2017
Safety culture shift spawns success story for fishing industry – CBC News, NS
Workers’ compensation rates continue to climb for health care – CBC News, NS
UFred Joins International Coalition to Create Universal Standards for Safety Training – Huddle Today, NB
Harvey recovery likely to cause workplace safety risks – Business Insurance, CA
September 5, 2017
Here are Australia’s 10 most dangerous jobs – Smart Company, AUS
Gig economy creates legal puzzles for the courts – The San Diego Union-Tribune, CA
September 3, 2017
ILO head calls for global coalition on safety and health at work – World Congress on Safety & Health, Singapore
September 1, 2017
As Oregon Temperatures Break Records, So Do Heat-Related Injuries – Jefferson Radio, OR
Long-awaited black lung decision – Central Queensland News, AUS
August 31, 2017
Temp Work Now a Permanent Fixture, Creating Problems for ‘Invisible’ Workforce – NBC News, USA
August 29, 2017
New Global Estimates on Workplace Injury and Illness and Emerging OSH Challenges to be presented – World Congress on Safety and Health, Singapore
August 27, 2017
Court case presents challenge to medical pot in injury case – Press Herald, ME
August 23, 2017
NLRB to Argue Against Uber in Key Labor Fight in Ninth Circuit – The Recorder, NY
Black lung: MP Jo-Ann Miller tearful over father’s diagnosis as Queensland passes new laws – ABC News, AUS
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2016 passes Tasmanian Legislative Council – OHS News, TAS
Farm workers protected by same rights as Canadians – Jamaica Observer, JAM
August 22, 2017
NCCI Examines Marijuana and the Workers Compensation System – PR Newswire, USA
Sharing success stories with Mozambique, Malawi delegation – Daily Mail, Zambia
Why mental health days matter – cutting through the stigma – Fin Feed, USA
August 21, 2017
North Carolina Governor Signs Law Creating Division to Investigate and Prosecute Employee Misclassification Claims – JD Supra, CA
Illinois governor vetoes state-funded comp insurance plan – Business Insurance, IL
August 19, 2017
Some Omaha businesses will make time — or close entirely — for workers to enjoy eclipse – Omaha World Herald, OM
Fired cop sues N. Platte, says city didn’t accommodate his PTSD after fatal shooting – Lincoln Journal Star, NB
August 18, 2017
Appeals board rules on ‘gag order’ in Peluso’s brain injury lawsuit – TSN, CAN
Gag order lifted in Mike Peluso’s brain damage case against NHL – Fan Sided, MI
Why “Workers’ Comp†Are Not Dirty Words: CSR and Workplace Injuries – Triple Pundit, MA
August 17, 2017
Safety without Borders – OHS Canada, CAN
CSU researchers aim to end thousands of workers’ compensation claims coming from nursing homes – News 5 Cleveland, OH
State government to workers: Don’t watch eclipse while on the clock – News Observer, NC
Workers get fewer opioids – Marietta Times, OH
August 16, 2017
Renovating or demolishing? Beware of asbestos, WorkSafeBC warns – CBC News, BC
WorkSafeBC calls on construction industry to protect its workers – North Thompson Star Journal, ONÂ
Ex-Lion Arland Bruce asks Supreme Court to allow concussion lawsuit -Â National Post, CAN
Solar eclipse creates employee safety risks – Business Insurance, CA
Vietnam applauds ILO support in policy making – Nhan Dan, Vietnam
August 15, 2017
Asbestos-related violations are on the rise: WorkSafe BC – Metro News, BC
August 12, 2017
Automatic compensation for General Electric Peterborough retirees exposed to toxins remains goal of Occupational and Environmental Health Coalition – Peterborough Examiner, ON
No job is worth your life, says young drummer who lost arm in workplace accident – CBC News, BC
August 10, 2017
Survey finds employees wary to tell work about a mental health issue – The Globe and Mail, CAN
B.C. wildfire smoke partly to blame for Washington state farm worker’s death, say advocates – CBC News, BC
August 9, 2017
Nations Roof: Workers’ comp reaches a new level – Property Casualty 360, NY
August 8, 2017
RCMP plan to launch study on operational stress, PTSD in Mounties – CBC News, SK
August 7, 2017
August 3, 2017
Galveston is the latest police department to park its Ford Explorers because of carbon monoxide concerns – CW39 TV, TX
July 31, 2017
Scots researchers call for ban on high heel dress codes and question stiletto sales to children – The Herald, Scotland
July 29, 2017
Austin pulls Ford Explorers from police fleet after cops get sick from carbon monoxide – CW39 TV, TX
July 26, 2017
Didn’t take guff’: Former coal miners union leader Joe Burke dies – CBC News, NS
Make commercial fishermen wear flotation devices, says investigator of capsizing – CBC News, NB
‘Monumental task’: National effort launched to tackle mental health of public safety workers – CBC News, NL
July 24, 2017
Generic Drugs Trend Upward in Workers Compensation – Pharmacy Times, NJ
July 22, 2017
Crown attorneys suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of repeated exposure to the worst crimes – Winnipeg Free Press, MB
July 21, 2017
Great Gold vs. Great White: Possible Workers’ Compensation Case? – EIN Presswire, PA
What Is a Wounded Professor Owed? – Inside Higher Education, DC
Family of Tokyo 2020 worker demand compensation for alleged overwork suicide – The Mainichi, Japan
Workers Compensation Cases Record Over 2000 Backlog Of Cases – Fiji Sun, Fiji
‘No fault scheme’ – The Fiji Times, Fiji
July 20, 2017
There’s still ample room for improvement in Alberta’s heavy construction safety culture – JWN Energy, AB
New technology advances safety management – Facility Cleaning & Maintenance, ON
July 19, 2017
WorkSafeBC launches young-worker safety campaign – The Indo-Canadian Voice, BC
July 18, 2017
Key to workers’ compensation success: Adapt to changing environment – Property Casualty 360, NY
New Farm Safety Training App Debuts – AgWeb, KS
July 17, 2017
Union worries about ‘potentially dangerous’ drug exposure for some health workers in Alberta – Global TV, AB
Opioid prescription numbers for injured workers plummet – Drug Addiction Now, CA
July 16, 2017
THAT’S THE LAW: Court case decides what constitutes ‘work drinks’ – Central Western Daily, AUS
Professional Bull Rider’s injuries prompt legal career – News OK, OK
Workers’ compensation cases at a record high in fiscal 2016: gov’t report – The Mainichi, Japan
July 13, 2017
How Nearly 20,000 Drivers Could Change Uber – Next City, PA
July 9, 2017
Maine Voices: Outgoing workers’ comp reformer deserves our thanks – Portland Press Herald, MA
Use of opioids among Workers’ Comp patients falls in PA, but slower than in most states – WESA FM, PA
July 7, 2017
Silicosis’ toxic legacy offers deadly lessons for today – Medical Xpress, AB
Vermont firefighters are 1st in nation to win workers’ comp for mental health – NBC News, VT
July 6, 2017
Government receives WCB review report – Gov’t of Alberta, AB
Yukon health and safety board increases assessment rates – Yukon News, YK
First responders, lawmakers praise workers’ comp expansion – VTDigger, VT
July 5, 2017
Parents, supervisors and co-workers have greatest interpersonal influences in reducing young worker injuries – Medical Xpress, AB
How the Gig Economy Hurts Workers and Consumers – Entrepreneur, CA
Workers’ comp insurance up in the air for medical marijuana dispensaries – Hawaii News Now, HI
July 4, 2017
Bridging gender gap at Workers’ Compensation Board – Daily Mail, ZM
Costly air ambulances burden comp system – Business Insurance, CA
July 2, 2017
2 classrooms in Bentonville will tackle behavioral issues – Arkansas Online, AR
June 29, 2017
Video shows SUV striking construction flagger in hit-and-run – CTV News, BC
EDITORIAL: Marijuana rejection? – The Guardian, PE
Medical Marijuana in Workers’ Compensation: One Call Expert Outlines What Case Managers Need to Know – Business Wire, NY
June 28, 2017
More suicide support, mental health services called for in agriculture – CBC News, SK
Study shows Michigan has largest opioid decrease in workers compensation – TV6, MI
June 27, 2017
No magic bullet: WCB seeing increasing claims for medical marijuana – The Guardian, PEI
Breweries shouldn’t renege on workers’ safety – Daily Mail, Zambia
June 26, 2017
Medical marijuana in the workplace on WCB agenda – CBC News, PEI
Workers’ Comp Affected by Changing Workforce – Claims Journal, NY
Joint Employer Debate Takes a Twist in California – Bloomberg BNA, CA
June 24, 2017
Supreme Court of Canada finds in favour of medical workers claiming workplace cancer – CTV News, CAN
Bluefield student wins bronze at national skills competition – The Guardian, PEI
Lawmakers debate competing workers comp measures during special session – Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News, IL
Pennsylvania impairment evaluation process ruled unconstitutional – Business Insurance, CA
Opioid Epidemic: Let the Weaning Begin – Workers’ Compensation Defense, USA
June 22, 2017
Caretaker Injured Riding Bike from One House to Another Can Receive Comp – WCI Insights, USA
June 21, 2017
New Virtual Reality App Emphasizes Jobsite Safety – CBS, USA
The ‘Wild, Wild, West’ of Professional Gamers and Workers’ Comp Coverage – WCI, FL
Lawmakers consider workers’ comp as a way to tackle opioid epidemic – Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA
Pennsylvania workers comp opioid bill tanks – The Morning Call, PA
June 20, 2017
Most justice system administrators traumatized on the job, union says – CBC News Ottawa, ON
5 developments impacting medical marijuana in workers’ compensation – Property Casualty 360, NY
Safe or sickening? American Airlines and its workers at odds over new uniforms – Charlotte Observer, NC
Immigrant benefit ban removed from Ohio workers’ comp budget – Columbus Dispatch, OH
Work comp study shows Illinois has among highest per-claim average – Madison – St. Clair Record, WI
June 16, 2017
Views: Why corporate America must do more to create healthy employees – Benefit News, NY
Denying workers comp to immigrants bad for Ohio – Cincinnati .com, OH
June 13, 2017
Should E-Cigarette Use Be A Co-morbidity in Workers’ Comp? – UR Nation, USA
State, porn stars battle over HIV workers’ comp claims – IFA News, MD
Bull rider claims workers compensation after severe injury at rodeo – The Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
June 11, 2017
Employers paying heavy price for opioid epidemic – Bakersfield Califiornian, CA
West Virginia high court rules work-release inmates don’t qualify for workers’ comp – Charleston Gazette-Mail, WV
Creating a culture of safety in nursing – Multi Briefs, TX
June 8, 2017
A ‘Third Status’ for the Gig Economy – Inside Sources, NH
A ‘simple’ law change could cover foster parents for work place injuries – The Examiner, Tasmania
June 7, 2017
Opinion: For workplace safety, obeying rules is just the start – Edmonton Journal, AB
Will Gig-Economy Workers Ever Have Benefits? – The Ringer, USA
June 6, 2017
N.C. Senate clears bill making newspaper carriers eligible for worker’s comp protections – Journal Now, NC
Why Nearly Half My Patients Who Get Hurt On The Job Don’t Report It – WBUR, MA
No workers’ comp for employee injured after allegedly making anti-gay comments – Property Casualty 360, NY
June 5, 2017
Workplace death in Lethbridge highlights importance of job safety: WCB Alberta – Global News, AB
Battle over workers’ comp-opioid bill in Pennsylvania Legislature – The Morning Call, PA
Claims experts use data analytics to combat workers comp fraud – Business Insurance, CA
June 2, 2017
Canadian insurance industry needs clear direction and proper framework to address marijuana legalization, industry event hears – Canadian Underwriter, CAN
Commentary: Florida in workers’ comp purgatory: Which way out? – Orlando Sentinel, FL
May 31, 2017
Workers’ compensation task force members announced – Government of New Brunswick, NB
How Today’s Trends Affect Workers’ Compensation Insurers – Business .com, USA
May 30, 2017
Mine health, safety icons mourned – Sudbury Star, ON
IAIABC National Workers’ Comp Talks Highlight Stakeholder Unity in Addressing System Issues – Claims Journal, CA
Bill Would Create a Portable Benefits Pilot Program for ‘Gig’ Workers – NAPA, VA
Legislation to Test-Drive Portable Benefit Models Introduced in the House and Senate – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, VA
May 29, 2017
N.S. releases data on violence faced by teachers: 1,800 incidents last year – News Atlantic, NS
May 24, 2017
Kentucky workers comp carrier survives ransomware – CSO, MA
May 23, 2017
Families warned they may risk liability for injuries to au pairs and nannies – Busselton Dunsborough Mail, AUS
May 19, 2017
New WCRI Study Tracks Impact of SB 863 on California Workers’ Compensation System – PR Web, MD
Uber’s Workers’ Comp Pilot Program May Drive Others to Follow – Bloomberg, USA
An ICE Arrest After A Workers’ Comp Meeting Has Lawyers Questioning If It Was Retaliation – WBUR, MA
May 14, 2017
First responders’ selfless service leaves them vulnerable to PTSD’s toll – The Columbian, WA
May 12, 2017
B.C. Court of Appeal dismisses former CFL player Arland Bruce III’s lawsuit – Chronicle Herald, NS
Culture, regulation and education drive Canadian safety evolution – Daily Commercial News, ON
May 11, 2017
Number of prison workers suffering from PTSD much higher than official stats, union says – CBC News, NS
SAFE Work Manitoba attempts to break world record for high-visibility safety vests – Occupational Safety, CAN
Kalin: Obamacare has had an impact on workers’ compensation claims in Colorado – The Tribune, CO
Hurt workers to have tougher time getting opioids under Bill – US News, USA
May 9, 2017
Some Uber customers will pay more so drivers can buy injury insurance – Buzz Feed, USA
Ex-mortician’s lawsuit says job caused ‘mental anguish’ – Huffington Post, USA
Drug policies can help curb addictions – Tribune Chronicle, OH
May 8, 2017
Judge rules state’s workers’ compensation act unconstitutional – AL .com, AL
5 key notes on spinal fusion for workers’ compensation patients – Becker’s Spine Review, IL
New consultation platform to gain interactive and creative feedback on work health and safety matters – OHS News, AUS
May 6, 2017
Mental health needs to be a priority – Ottawa SUN, ON
‘There’s a duty to accommodate’: employment lawyer on medical marijuana at work – CBC News, PEI
May 4, 2017
City enhances support services for first responders dealing with workplace trauma – Ottawa Citizen, ON
Canada remembers workers ultimate sacrifice – The Free Press, BC
Gig workers need updated wage and hour law, House panel Chair says – Bloomberg News, USA
May 2, 2017
Clavet Composite School claims prize for safety video for 2nd year – CBC News Saskatoon, SK
May 1, 2017
Award-winning safety video focuses on the farm – CBC News, PEI
Depression therapy alleviates injury complications – Business Insurance, CA
April 30, 2017
‘Spit at or punched or poked’ Sask. health staff top list of violently injured workers – CBC News Saskatoon, SK
April 28, 2017
A day to recognize workers killed or injured on the job – Observer Xtra, ON
First responders, nurses, prison guards may get easier access to PTSD compensation – CBC News Nova Scotia, NS
Bears paid injured players $12.5M; see who got what – Chicago Sun Times, IL
April 26, 2017
EDITORIAL: Making work safe and a day of mourning – Chronicle Herald, NS
Danny Cavanagh: Many workers go to work and never come home again – The Nova Scotia Advocate, NS
KAREN JACKSON: Moving towards bully-free workplaces – The Guardian, PEI
States weigh comp reforms for first responders with PTSD – Business Insurance, CA
N.Y. change allows Horsemen to negotiate Workers’ Comp – Blood Horse, KY
April 20, 2017
Studies find a strong correlation between long periods of sitting and elevated risk of illness or injury – Just Stand .org, MN
COTA calls for changes to Tasmanian workers compensation laws – The Advocate, AUS
April 18, 2017
State workers’ comp bureaus taking measures to battle opioid addiction – Caitlin Morgan, OH
Bill would require private companies to give workers paid sick leave – Las Vegas Review-Journal, NV
April 15, 2017
Christy Clark’s high heel ban helps, but B.C. podiatrist still sees pressure to wear spikes – CBC News, BC
April 12, 2017
Wildfire evacuation highlights growing use of tracking workers using RFID – OHS Canada, CAN
Alberta’s labour minister to consider mandatory high heel ban in the workplace – Metro Toronto, ON
April 7, 2017
B.C. regulation means employers can’t require women to where high heels to work – The Western Star, NL
Panel passes expansion of workers compensation for mental health injuries – VT Digger, VT
March 31, 2017
New York fails non-English speaking workers in comp hearings: Study – Business Insurance, CA
Report: Workers’ compensation claims continue to drop – OHS News, AUS
March 30, 2017
P.E.I. widow awarded benefits after husband’s death linked to workplace bullying – CBC News, PEI
TransLink demonstrates new barriers to protect bus drivers – Global News, BC
Data science to play growing role in claims handling, executives say – Business Insurance, USA
Want to reduce lost time claims? It pays to be nice – Property Casualty 360, NY
March 29, 2017
Autistic employees make inroads as companies embrace “neurodiversityâ€Â - Canadian Business, CAN
March 28, 2017
Saskatchewan’s time-loss injury rate lowest in 64 years – Canadian Occupational Safety, CAN
Police and firefighters flex political muscle as workers’ comp bill stalls – Lexington Herald Leader, KY
Conversation continues around alternative comp models – Business Insurance, USA
March 23, 2017
Queensland steps up support in battle against black lung – Mining Weekly, AUS
March 21, 2017
Workers Compensation Board wants businesses to develop policy for use of pot – Regina Leader Post, SK
‘We have a lot of decisions to make’: Workplace safety advocate urges caution over legal pot – Saskatoon Star Phoenix, SK
March 19, 2017
Should your insurance company pay for medical marijuana? Judges are starting to rule that way – AlterNet, CA
March 17, 2017
New Era Cap finds savings, healthier morale in workplace wellness – The Buffalo News, NY
High heel bill sees sky-high support from industry and politicians – My Prince George Now, BC
Workers’ compensation claims offer insight into seafood processing injuries in Oregon – Medical Xpress, OR
March 15, 2017
‘Demand remains strong’ for high film production insurance limits in Canada: Chubb – Canadian Underwriter, ON
Eye-opening lesson on workplace safety for Okanagan students – Global News, BC
Top lawmakers back workers’ comp coverage for mental health – VT Digger, VT
March 13, 2017
Asbestos leading cause of worker deaths in province: WorkSafe BC – Kamloops This Week, BC
Health-care workers face ‘epidemic of violence’ – Toronto Star, ON
Overuse of Physical Therapy a Growing Pain Point for Workers’ Comp Costs – Workforce, IL
March 9, 2017
Bill would allow women working in B.C. restaurants to refuse to wear high heels – CBC News, BC
Senate approves measure easing workers’ compensation burden on churches – Ohio County Monitor, OH
March 7, 2017
Richmond students get job safety warning – Richmond News, BC
British Columbia adds 3 cancers to list of firefighters’ illnesses eligible for coverage – Canadian HR Reporter, CAN
Paduda: Opioid use in work comp has dropped — and cannabis does reduce chronic pain – Work Comp Central, CA
March 6, 2017
Changes to Workers Compensation Act help firefighters – Times Colonist, BC
B.C. firefighter responded to an accident and never recovered; his suicide has been ruled death in the line of duty – National Post, CAN
Philadelphia Eagles sacked by Pa. court for failing to pay workers comp to injured player – Penn Live, PA
March 2, 2017
Awareness of mine dust effects gaining steam – Timmins Press, ON
Workers’ compensation could pay if Obamacare replacement falls short – Insurance Journal, CA
Alternatives to opioids in chronic pain – Safety National Casualty Corp., MO
March 1, 2017
Workers’ Compensation: 10 more issues to watch for 2017 – Property Casualty 360, NY
3 Perspectives on the opioid wrisis in WC – LinkedIN, USA
February 28, 2017
Dozens of First Responders from across Ontario show support for new local PTSD Treatment Centre – London Free Press, ON
Video conferencing service offered for injured workers – Business Insurance, MI
February 23, 2017
Bailey’s anti-asbestos Bill passes second reading – Blackburn News, ON
With growth of the gig economy, states rethink how workers get benefits – Insurance Journal, CA
February 22, 2017
How technology is changing Workers’ Compensation – Insurance Journal, CA
In the weeds on marijuana and Workers’ Compensation – Workers’ Compensation Institute, FL
Workers’ comp commissioners to carry concealed handguns without permit: New bill – Augusta Free Press, VA
The silent struggle plaguing Central Queensland’s workers – Daily Mercury, AUS
Inside Uber’s aggressive, unrestrained workplace culture – The New York Times, USA
February 21, 2017
Peluso’s lawyer says he’ll call Lamoriello, Bettman to testify in trial – TSN, CAN
Couriers covered by WSIB benefits – Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, ON
Violence on the rise: BC Corrections releases new stats on prison violence – BCGEU, BC
Gray’s bill helps eliminate $59 million in workers’ comp fraud – Merced Sun-Star, CA
After dozens of lawsuits over many years, strippers still fighting for employee status – Las Vegas Sun, NV
February 17, 2017
How to enrol your farm workers in WCB – Grainews, MB
Why should you enrol your farm in WCB? – Grainews, MB
​Being a tattoo artist is a pain in the neck, study finds – Ohio State University, OH
Taking a hit: are US athletes’ rights being eroded? – The Guardian, UK
February 16, 2017
NHLPA joins fight against change to Illinois workers’ compensation law – TSN, CAN
Uber and the battle over workers’ comp – IWP, USA
Lawmakers look to create new drug-prescribing guidelines – WITF, PA
February 14, 2017
Chiropractic care could reduce workers compensation costs, study suggests – CBC News, NL
The transformation of workers’ comp transportation – PRIMA Blog, VA
February 10, 2017
Costs of productivity loss due to occupational cancer in Canada: estimation using claims data from Workers’ Compensation Boards – Health Economics Review, NY
Canada: Northern Exposure – Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, BC
What does a British court battle mean for workers’ rights in the gig economy? – Christian Science Monitor, MA
Advocates for wounded officers hope Burrows bills will provide relief – Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, TX
Vital Signs: Noise-induced hearing loss among adults — United States 2011–2012 – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, GA
February 9, 2017
Avalanche Safety with WorkSafeBC – CFJC Midday, BC
February 8, 2017
OPSB applauds provincial PTSD efforts – Orillia Packet and Times, ON
New Jersey may limit opioid prescribing – Business Insurance, IL
NC Industrial Commission forms Workers’ Compensation Opioid Task Force – WorkCompWire, USA
MLS players union speaks out against workers’ comp bill – Bleacher Report, USA
Comp bill for nuclear workers could spur proposals in other states – Business Insurance, IL
February 7, 2017
When a hospital patient becomes violent – White Coat, Black Art (CBC Radio), CAN
Opinion: Bailey bill would ban asbestos in Ontario – Sarnia This Week, ON
Colorado releases comprehensive guide for marijuana industry, including workplace hazards like fires and explosions – Denverite, CO
Reform or distraction: Chicago sports teams seek workers comp changes for athletes in budget deal – Cook County Record, IL
Is a football player’s concussion an intentional injury? Arena football says No – Law in Sport, UK
February 5, 2017
If you can’t stand the heat, what happens if you can’t get out of the kitchen? – The Canberra Times, AUS
Bedford firefighters to get blood test for early cancer detection – Star Telegram, TX
February 4, 2017
Labor chief blasts 100-hour OT limit as impossibly high at work reform panel – The Japan Times, Japan
NFLPA chief blasts Bears for seeking workers’ comp changes other Chicago teams support – Chicago Tribune, IL
The NFLPA will tell free agents not to sign with Bears if new bill passes in Illinois – The Comeback, USA
February 3, 2017
Political football: Bears battle players union over workers’ comp – Chicago Sun Times, IL
Former NFL players push for legal pot as painkiller alternative – Property Casualty 360, NY
February 2, 2017
Toronto fire captain is opening a centre in Rodney to treat first responders with PTSD – London Free Press, ON
Ontario Uber drivers launch class action in bid to be considered employees – Benefits Canada, CAN
Mock award insults farm workers: union – Medicine Hat News, AB
As Super Bowl approaches a former NBA player reflects on cumulative injury – Insurance Journal, CA
Gig economy traveling faster than comp insurers can keep up – Business Insurance, IL
In the weeds on marijuana and workers’ compensation – Sedgewick, TN
February 1, 2017
Workers’ Compensation Data Analytics: Why stewardships matter to your Workers’ Compensation program – PMA Companies, PA
Proposed bill places workers’ comp fraud in criminal code – The Register Mail, IL
January 31, 2017
Doctors say stereotyping of illegitimate workers compensation is shining an unfair light on them – Bluffton Today, SC
January 30, 2017
B.C. Court of Appeal overturns ruling that laws protecting asbestos removal workers were too complex to enforce – Vancouver SUN, BC
January 29, 2017
Orangeville police officer receives prestigious John Walker Award – Orangeville Banner, ON
Farm worker safety study yields bilingual education material – The Horse, KY
January 27, 2017
WSIB makes formulary public and searchable – Benefits Canada, QC
Employers told to pay attention as sexist, racist, discrimination cases increasing – Vancouver Sun, BC
Former Lion Arland Bruce carrying through with his concussion-related lawsuit – Edmonton Journal, AB
Ontario’s best safety strategies buried in a mass of data – Daily Commercial News, ON
Court: Local agencies can be liable for asbestos exposure – The Legal Intelligencer, PA
Presumptive comp bill introduced for nuclear site workers – Business Insurance, CA
January 26, 2017
‘Potential risk of serious injury or death in avalanche terrain’: WorkSafeBC – Global News, CAN
Making Workers’ Compensation Great Again: How will Trump’s presidency affect the industry? – WorkersCompensation.com, USA
Proposed fund would pay worker’s comp for negligent employers – The Gazette, CO
Bill would let workers’ comp cases pick own doctors – Great Falls Tribune, MT
January 25, 2017
City of Edmonton workplace safety under independent review – Edmonton Journal, AB
New legislation from Governor Walker aims to improve workers’ compensation in Alaska – KTUU, AK
Hawai’i Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company celebrates 20 years of helping people get back to work – and life -Â HEMIC, HI
Robots and the future of workers’ comp – Radius Insurance Insights, CA
January 24, 2017
Nova Scotia’s deadliest industry slowly becomes safer – CBC News, NS
Aging Canadian workforce means changes to occupational health and safety programs – Journal of Commerce, BC
State senate proposal would end disability benefits for pro athletes at age 35 – Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, IL
January 23, 2017
Analytics at heart of workers’ comp cost containment – Claims Journal, USA
ND House: Workers’ comp can’t be used for medical marijuana – InForum, ND
January 22, 2017
First responders call for national strategy to tackle PTSD crisis – Times Colonist, BC
Editorial: Workers’ comp reforms must be fair to workers – Chicago Sun Times, IL
January 20, 2017
Report calls for new safety measures in N.S. emergency rooms – CTV News Atlantic, NS
Report calls for safety and security assessments of all community ERs – CBC News, NS
What’s in store for workers’ comp under the Trump administration? – Benefit News, NY
January 17, 2017
SAFETY: Ontario meets zero fatality goal in 2016 – Canadian Mining Journal, CAN
Industry Voices: New WorkSafeBC regulations for Joint OH&S Committees – Journal of Commerce, BC
Suicides on the subway tracks are driving up employee absenteeism, TTC says – CBC News, ON
Return to Work Survey finds: Australian workers losing confidence in worker’s compensation process – Sat Press Releases, AUS
January 14, 2017
Bill proposes delaying parts of new ND medical marijuana law – Inforum, ND
A legal fight in New York could cause big headaches for Uber – BuzzFeed News, USA
January 13, 2017
Injured federal worker’s lawsuit against employers can proceed – Canadian Underwriter, CAN
What emerging issues in workers’ compensation and OH&S are on your watch list? – Workers’ Compensation Perspectives, CAN
Chamber wants a workers’ compensation fix – Tallahassee Democrat, FL
January 11, 2017
Businesses spend more than $1 Billion (US) a week on serious, nonfatal workplace injuries – EHS Today, OH
Ex-workers at Microsoft claim jobs monitoring child porn, abuse caused PTSD – The Seattle Times, WA
January 10, 2017
Arizona firefighters want 10 more types of cancer added to workers’ comp coverage – KTAR News, AZ
Mental health mayday: fishermen want more support after deaths at sea – CBC News, NS
Workers’ Comp Docket: Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country – Risk and Insurance, PA
January 8, 2017
Preventing chronic pain in the workplace would go long way in solving prescription opioid crisis – Rabble.ca, CAN
Census: Most work-related deaths in Arkansas linked to transportation – Times Record, AK
N.J. man’s medical marijuana should be paid by workers’ comp, judge says – NJ.com, NJ
Injured worker challenges part of 2013 workers’ comp rewrite – The Oklahoman, OK
January 5, 2017
A year after Bill 6, farm workers WCB claims more than double – Calgary SUN, AB
New rule proposed to modernize medical benefits payments under Black Lung act – The Times, KY
January 3, 2017
Leading With Empathy: How data analytics uncovered claimants’ fears – Yahoo Finance, USA
Employers try a dose of kindness to encourage injured workers – Business Insurance, CA
Business Forum: This on-site clinic is saving a Minnesota manufacturer big money – Star Tribune, MN
2016
December 25, 2016
B.C. could become national leader in asbestos control – Vancouver SUN, BC
NHL team ‘wrongfully withheld’ documents in brain-injury case – The Sports Network, CAN
After 10-year Legal Battle, a Victory for Undocumented Workers Injured on the Job – American Civil Liberties Union, USA
December 20, 2016
WCB Nova Scotia laying out plan for modernization – Herald News, NS
New bill aids Saskatchewan workers suffering from psychological injuries – Saskatoon Star Phoenix, SK
New research shows impact of underlying conditions on workers’ compensation claims – Property Casualty, USA
December 19, 2016
The troubling side of the new economy – The New Daily, AUS
Are Opioids & Big Business Killing Workers’ Comp? (Video) – The American Law Journal, VA
Study: Cumulative Trauma Claims in California Comp Affected by Attorneys – Insurance Journal, CA
December 18, 2016
Fatal echoes: Firefighters protect us., but who protects them? – La Crosse Tribune, WI
Study Verifies Workers’ Comp Best Practices – OnSite Phisio, FL
December 15, 2016
Federal Government Aiming For Full Asbestos Ban By 2018 – VOCM, NL
December 14, 2016
WSIB: Working for Injured Workers – TVO, The Agenda, ON
Postmates speaks out on dispute with Washington state over workers’ comp payments – GeekWire, WA
December 13, 2016
Provincial Government Introduces Presumptive Cancer Coverage for Firefighters – Service NL, NL
CEOs have vital, but indirect, influence on safety, finds research – Canadian Occupational Safety, CAN
Quick Facts: Slips, Trips and Falls – National Floor Safety Institute, TX
December 12, 2016
N.L. premier to unveil details of cancer care plan for firefighters – CBC News Newfoundland & Labrador, NL
Bailey Bill calls for ban of asbestos – Blackburn News, ON
Supreme Court ends fight over $1 billion NFL concussion deal – Reuters, USA
December 11, 2016
Lawsuit seeks to extend overtime pay for Washington farm workers – Yakima Herald, WA
Rutland teachers criticize response to injuries from students – VTDigger, VT
Student-teacher incidents hard to track – The Barre Montpelier Times Argus, VT
December 9, 2016
Compensation board issues another rebate, but adjusts rates – Whitehorse Daily Star, YK
Further investigation unnecessary in many workers’ comp cases – The Legal Intelligencer, NY
December 8, 2016
When it comes to coverage for bicycle and foot couriers, WSIB delivers – Lexology, ON
Workers’ compensation pilot would expedite opioid-related cases – Beacon Hill Patch, MA
Governor Baker unveils workers’ comp. pilot for opioid-related cases – Cape Cod Today, MA
Advocacy-based models, analytics highlight best practices used by successful workers’ comp firms – Claims Journal, NY
December 7, 2016
Ottawa urged to ban asbestos immediately amid new data – The Globe and Mail, CAN
Workers’ comp claims analysis illustrates impact of comorbidities on outcomes – Physical Therapy Products, KS
December 5, 2016
Farming remains No. 1 career killer in Manitoba – CBC News, MB
Jeanie Dendys appointed Yukon Minister Responsible for Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board – CBC North, YK
Recalling the Forgotten Provision of the ‘Grand Bargain’ – Workers’ Compensation Watch, NE
December 2, 2016
Proposed bill would guarantee coverage for B.C. first responders: MLA – CTV News, BC
City of Waterloo throws water on firefighter liability concerns – Waterloo Chronicle, ON
December 1, 2016
Yellowknife resident named Northwest Territories’ next workers’ advisor – My Yellowknife Now, NWT
Florida appeals court allows workers’ compensation premium hike to take effect – Florida Politics, FL
Baltimore Fire Department attributes $300,000 savings in workers’ compensation claims to drive cam program – FOX News, BA
November 29, 2016
Report: California Workers’ Comp Reforms Saving $1.3B Annually – Insurance Journal, CA
Minister Commends WorkplaceNL on Assessment Rate Announcement – House of Assembly, NL
Stay at Work Program hits major milestones — more than 20,000 workers helped – Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, WA
November 28, 2016
Workers’ Compensation rate cut good for economy, council says – The Telegram, NL
Workers’ Compensation Expert Praises Reforms, Red Tape Reduction Initiative – Kentucky.gov, KY
WA Police to make workers’ compensation an election issue – ABC News, AUS
November 27, 2016
Judge Halts Florida’s 14.5% Workers’ Compensation Hike Set for Dec. 1 – Insurance Journal, CA
How Data Analytics Helps to Control Workers’ Comp Claims and Costs – Claims Journal, CA
November 26, 2016
Stress related Workers’ compensation claims cost WA $101 million – PerthNow, AUS
Experience rating design differences lead to different outcomes in Ontario and B.C. – IWH At Work, ON
November 25, 2016
WorkCover WA’s 2016 Scheme Trends Brochure is now available (pdf) -Â WorkCover WA, AUS
National Council on Compensation Insurance in Florida vows to appeal court ruling on workers compensation – Politioco.com, FL
Workers’ Compensation Claim Costs Increase as Workers Mature – Murcury Health Travel, CO
November 24, 2016
Return to Work 2.0: Evolved Workers Compensation Recovery – BNC Insurance, NY
California’s workers’ compensation overhaul saved bigger bucks – The Sacramento Bee, CA
November 23, 2016
Slips, trips and falls rule likely to stand under Trump -Â Business Insurance, USA
November 22, 2016
California Workers Compensation Insurance: Caseload Catastrophes -Â Republic Capital, CA
Making Change Happen in Workers’ Comp (Webcast, Part 1) -Â Inside Workers’ Comp, PA
Where Marijuana Is the Doctor’s Orders, Will Insurers Pay? – New York Times, NY
November 21, 2016
Workers compensation to become mandatory for P.E.I. farm employees – CBC News, PE
Work-related concussions are on the rise – The Times, IN
November 20, 2016
Former NFL players sue the league demanding workers’ compensation for brain injuries - Miami Herald, FL
Modified Causation in Workers Compensation – Slaw, CAN
November 18, 2016
Canada: Mental Health Key Issue in Workplace Wellness, Study Finds – Bloomberg BNA, CAN
A Higher BMI Can Mean More Workplace Injuries - The Wellness Blog, MA
Opioid Use and NC Workers’ Compensation – Womble Carlyle, NC
Fraud funnies: Workers’ comp cheats say the darndest things – BWC Special Investigations, OH
November 17, 2016
CPA Ontario honours WSIB CFO Pamela Steer with prestigious FCPA designation – Marketwired, ON
WSIB is bound by law – Toronto Star, ON
Potential impact of cultural differences on workers’ compensation through the lens of a Chinese American / Part 1 of 3Â / Â Part 2 of 3Â / Part 3 of 3 – Workers Compensation Defense Blog, OR/WA
November 15, 2016
Alberta introduces bill against workplace bullying, harassment – OHS Canada, CDA
Targeting Opioid Use When Workers Get Hurt – Wall Street Journal, NY
Compound suggests chronic pain treatment without opioid or medical marijuana side effects – Science Daily, IN
Marijuana and Workers’ Comp – Insurance Thought Leadership, CA