Officer hit by car while walking to get coffee due workers comp: Ore. court
An Oregon appellate court said that Carolyn McDermed was still at work during her coffee run, since she was expected to perform community policing duties while not in her office. by Sheena Harrison An Oregon police officer who was hit by a car while walking to get coffee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because … Read more
Most job injury costs not paid by workers’ comp
UC DAVIS (US) —Workers’ compensation insurance is not used nearly as much as it should be to cover the multi-billion-dollar price tag for workplace illnesses and injuries in the United States. Instead, almost 80 percent of these costs are paid by employer-provided health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and other disability funds, employees, and other … Read more
Willing and able: Disabled workers prove their value in tight labor market
Paul Davidson USA TODAYPublished 4:00 a.m. ET March 5, 2018 | Updated 9:26 a.m. ET March 5, 2018 Julie Propp landed her first-ever job about 18 months ago — at age 55. A part-time retail helper at a Kwik Trip convenience store in Marshalltown, Iowa, Propp cleans and ensures coffee cups and other items are well-stocked. … Read more
Businesses that help their injured workers stay on the job may be eligible for reimbursement.
Paying employers to help injured workers stay on the job Stay at Work is one of our financial incentive programs. We reimburse employers for some of their costs when they provide temporary, light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal. Eligible employers can be reimbursed for: 50% of the base wages they pay to the injured worker. … Read more
Overtime counts toward workers compensation benefits: Oregon court
SALEM, Ore.—For the purpose of determining workers compensation benefits, a claimant’s “regular work” includes overtime, Oregon’s Court of Appeals ruled has ruled. The case of Compensation of Judy A. Cole vs. Thrifty Payless Inc. dba Rite Aid Corp. addresses the claim of a warehouse worker who suffered a back injury. http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20111216/NEWS08/111219917?tags=%7C63%7C309%7C70%7C75%7C258%7C304%7C92
Travelers units sued over discounting workers comp medical fees
PORTLAND, Ore.—Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. and several other units of Travelers Cos. Inc. are accused of illegally discounting workers compensation medical fees in a class action lawsuit filed late last week. Lincoln City Physical Therapy L.L.C. says Hartford, Conn.-based Travelers improperly applied discounts for workers comp services offered through various preferred provider organizations. The … Read more
Insult to Injury: Texas Workers’ Comp System Denies, Delays Medical Help – from the ABA
This is an amazing look at the Workers’ Comp system in Texas and it’s penchant for repeat delays and denials. The article, from the ABA, details decades of changes in the state system that made it almost impossible for claimants to receive representation. It’s a long story but well worth the read. As Deputy Sheriff … Read more
At-home workers create new risks for employers
Managing risk of the at-home employee. Does the increase in home-based workers require new methods of risk management? http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110915/FREE/110919982/0/FRONTPAGE
Employers shift disability insurance costs to workers and trim benefits
As many employers try to reduce costs, disability benefits are at the top of the list for cuts and reductions. Is your employer reducing your coverage? Employers are shifting disability insurance costs to workers and trimming or eliminating benefits. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/employers-shift-disability-insurance-costs-to-workers-and-trim-benefits/2011/09/14/gIQAHptqfK_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.397ae3367125