Walmart Sales Soared, Essential Workers Got Scant Protection May 14, 2021 COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Sandra Kunz had been worried for her safety while working as a cashier at a...
NCCI: Workers’ Comp Line Thrives Despite COVID-19 May 11, 2021 By Jim Sams The workers’ compensation line powered through the COVID-19 pandemic last year, generating an average profit of 24% while carriers built...
Pandemic’s Labor Reshuffle Likely Just Starting For US Workers May 11, 2021 By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON — If the coronavirus pandemic produced its own brand of anxiety for American workers trying to stay healthy while...
Viewpoint: Virtual Care May Become New Standard in Workers’ Comp May 7, 2021 By Michael Combs Claims and care management changed radically during the pandemic. We had to adapt to caring for patients with a previously...
In Rare Policyholder Win, Texas Judge Refuses to Dismiss Theater Chain’s COVID Lawsuit May 6, 2021 By Jim Sams A federal judge in Sherman, Texas on Wednesday ruled against an insurer that sought to dismiss a $500 million COVID-19...
Largest Firefighting Plane May Be Sold for Covid-19 Response April 29, 2021 By Patty Nieberg DENVER (AP) — As Western states prepare for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane has been grounded...
WCRI: No Meaningful Delays in Work Comp Medical Care Despite Covid-19 April 27, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson Despite potential obstacles posed by the coronavirus pandemic, injured workers experienced no meaningful delays in access to medical treatment under...
Ohio Supreme and 8th Circuit Mull Whether COVID Can Cause Direct Physical Loss April 16, 2021 By Jim Sams Two appellate courts took steps this week toward answering a key question that may seal the fate of some 1,500...
Judge Hands Amazon a Setback in New York Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Shortfalls April 13, 2021 By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK — A federal judge on Friday ruled against Amazon.com Inc as the company defends against New York Attorney...
Complaint May Spur Review of Meat Industry’s Virus Response April 9, 2021 By Josh Funk OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A union complaint about whether an Oklahoma meatpacking plant is doing enough to protect workers from...