Worker Claims Retaliation After Reopening Injury Case
- A Frito-Lay warehouse employee sued the company, alleging retaliation after he reopened a workers’ compensation claim for a knee injury.
- The suit says management delayed his injury report and issued a warning the day he finally filed it.
- He claims he was suspended shortly after disputing the handling of his comp claim with the claim center.
- Days later, he was terminated for alleged reporting failures he denies.
Ocala Weighs $150K Workers’ Comp Settlement
- The Ocala, Florida City Council will vote on a proposed $150,000 workers’ compensation settlement for a longtime city employee.
- The agreement would resolve the worker’s injury claim without further litigation.
- City staff recommended approval after reviewing the case and medical documentation.
- The council is scheduled to consider the settlement at its upcoming meeting.
Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board Reports Record-Low Injury Rates for 2025
- Saskatchewan’s total workplace injury rate dropped to a historic low of 3.68 per 100 workers in 2025, marking four consecutive years of decline, according to Discover Moose Jaw.
- While injuries requiring time off decreased, serious injuries continue to drive 80% of total provincial compensation system costs.
- To address this, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is targeting safety improvements in high-risk industries, including healthcare and construction.
- Despite overall progress, the province recorded 27 workplace fatalities in 2025, prompting a continued focus on a “zero-fatality” goal.