Legislative Trends 2021
Legislative Trends 2021 Posted by Ian Kea on September 10, 2021 2021 is shaping to be a busy legislative season with much of the activity potentially impacting workers' compensation, such as COVID-19 workers' …
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Are Agriculture Workers Exempt from Workers' Compensation Insurance?
Are Agriculture Workers Exempt from Workers' Compensation Insurance? Posted by Ian Kea on September 01, 2021 The physical requirements of farming alone make agriculture a high injury risk profession. Despite high injury and fatality rates, many agricultural …
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Unemployment Benefits Ending September 6
Unemployment Benefits Ending September 6 Posted by Ian Kea on August 25, 2021 UNEMPLOYMENTS BENEFITS ENDING SEPTEMBER 6   Enhanced federal unemployment benefits that provide an extra $300 to unemployed Americans will end on …
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COVID & Mental Health/PTSD Presumptions
COVID & Mental Health/PTSD Presumptions Posted by Ian Kea on July 07, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on workers’ compensation in 2020 and 2021. A majority of states considered expanding coverage to first …
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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Remote Workers?
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Remote Workers? Posted by Kellie Collier on April 16, 2021 Remote work is not a new concept. For years, employees in various roles have worked outside of their corporate offices and called everything from …
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Telemedicine in Workers’ Compensation Gaining Traction
Telemedicine in Workers’ Compensation Gaining Traction Posted by Kellie Collier on March 18, 2021 Telemedicine is not a new concept. For years, health care providers have leaned on telemedicine as a convenient digital avenue to remotely diagnose …
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Drug Manufacturer Shortages Increase Due to COVID-19
Drug Manufacturer Shortages Increase Due to COVID-19 Posted by Vivian Tahmasbi, PharmD on March 11, 2021 At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, product shortages were the top conversation. Everyday necessities like toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and paper …
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Why COVID is Causing Delayed Treatment for Injured Workers
Why COVID is Causing Delayed Treatment for Injured Workers Posted by Lyndsie Robinson on February 18, 2021 Delayed treatment for injured workers is one of the many effects caused by the global pandemic. As a direct result of COVID-19, doctors’ offices, …
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Can My Employer Require Me to Get a COVID Vaccine?
Can My Employer Require Me to Get a COVID Vaccine? Posted by Kellie Collier on February 04, 2021 The United States has reported more than 25 million COVID-19 cases since the viruses’ arrival less than one year ago. Since the start of the COVID-19 …
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