The WFCA will create all sorts of problems with unemployment insurance claims handling and more litigation over waiver enforceability. While it may not impact workers’ compensation directly, it will likely indirectly suppress workers’ compensation claims as employees may not believe they are covered even if they are

The report examines the role of industry and the government during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects on workers including illness, deaths, and worker safety violations.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor issued a policy bulletin announcing changes by its Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs to assist federal firefighters with certain occupational illnesses by making it easier for claimants to file certain claims and improving transparency in how claims are processed.

With a career in state, federal, and nonprofit Workers’ Comp programs, guest Christopher Godfrey shares his concerns for a Worker’s Comp field in peril.

Workers exposed to the fine silica dust from artificial stone used in countertops have shown an alarming increase in cases of silicosis, a debilitating lung disease. However, a recent finding sourced from Fox16 reveals that a common traditional Chinese medicine might provide some relief. Though not a cure, this ancient remedy has demonstrated the ability to delay the disease's progression, bridging the gap between time-honored traditions and modern medical challenges. With the discovery, there's newfound emphasis on blending old and new treatment methodologies and prioritizing workplace safety.

The working world is an ever-evolving landscape.

While brick and mortar offices will likely never go away completely, working remotely or virtually are here now and coming on strong. During the pandemic, the remote workplace became much more the norm for many reasons. Just about any business you can think of (except maybe healthcare and food services) now have some version of remote working.

What has also evolved during the last several years is the virtual workspace - also known as the "metaverse."

Although the workers’ compensation system is no-fault, these claims are often hotly contested. Whether an insurance carrier contests compensability or denies treatment, litigation is often necessary to ensure that an injured worker gets the full benefits that they are entitled to under the law. But what happens if your client passes away before the claim is resolved?

Part 2 of our reflection on the 9/11 victims’ fund. Guest Leo Boyle shares the inspiring role tort lawyers played, pro bono, for victims and families.

When can employees get workers’ comp for burnout or stress? Workers’ compensation covers several psychiatric conditions, but is stress one of them? California labor and workers’ compensation laws do not specifically address workplace burnout and stress. However, if your psychiatric injury meets the requirements below, compensation could be an option.