Fort Worth Firefighters Face Challenges with Workers’ Compensation System
- Fort Worth firefighters reported significant delays and denials within the city’s self-insured workers’ compensation program during a September 17, 2024, City Council meeting.
- Internal data revealed that from 2019 to 2023, the city denied approximately 24% of all firefighter injury claims.
- Labor representatives argued these systemic hurdles often force injured first responders to utilize personal insurance or delay necessary medical treatments.
- Consequently, city officials pledged to review administrative processes to ensure better support for personnel.
NCCI to Present Demographic Insights at AIS 2026
- NCCI experts will deliver two consecutive sessions on shifting workforce demographics during the Annual Insights Symposium on May 12, 2026.
- These presentations will analyze how evolving age groups and employment patterns directly impact workers’ compensation claim frequency and severity.
- Attendees will gain data-driven perspectives on managing long-term system stability.
- The sessions aim to help stakeholders navigate the complex financial risks facing the industry.
DOL Rule Roundtable Scheduled for April 9
- The Department of Labor’s new proposal restores a “core factors” test for worker classification, simplifying the identification of independent contractors who are typically ineligible for workers’ compensation.
- This shift aimed at reducing insurance liabilities will be discussed at an upcoming SBA roundtable on April 9.
- The session will focus on how these clearer guidelines impact small business legal obligations.
- Ultimately, the framework aims to minimize misclassification risks while managing labor costs.