NY Small Businesses Earn Workers’ Comp Premium Credits for Heat Safety PPE The New York State Insurance Fund announced a new premium credit program for small businesses investing in heat-injury prevention gear.  Eligible employers can receive up to a ten percent credit on their workers’ compensation policies for purchasing qualifying equipment.  This financial incentive aims […]

Nurse’s Family Appeals North Carolina Workers’ Comp Denial Over COVID Death The family of a North Carolina nurse who died from COVID-19 is appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim.  While the NC Industrial Commission blocked benefits after finding the infection was not workplace-related, the appeal argues the commission ignored federal safety standards regarding healthcare exposure.  […]

Florida Pair Sentenced in $37 Million Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme Two Orlando residents were sentenced to federal prison for operating a $37.1 million construction payroll scheme that evaded workers’ compensation premiums.  The defendants utilized a shell company to facilitate off-the-books hiring for subcontractors.  This fraudulent arrangement allowed numerous contractors to avoid paying necessary insurance premiums.  […]

Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Agency Returns $90 Million Dividend The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) is returning a $90 million dividend to approximately 18,500 member policyholders across the state.  This distribution allows Louisiana-based businesses to share in the mutual insurer’s financial success through direct dividend checks.  Many employers plan to reinvest these funds into workplace safety […]

Federal Workers’ Comp Program Undergoes Major Modernization The Labor Department is launching a multi‑year overhaul of the federal workers’ compensation system to improve claims processing and medical case management.  Officials said the modernization will update technology platforms and streamline how agencies submit and track claims.  The effort includes new tools intended to reduce delays and […]

NJ Finalizes ABC Rule: Impacting Workers’ Comp Status New Jersey has adopted regulations codifying the “ABC test” to strictly define worker classification, effective October 1, 2026.  This move is expected to reclassify many independent contractors and gig workers as employees.  Consequently, this shift directly expands workers’ compensation eligibility, covering staff previously excluded.  Businesses should brace […]

Workers’ Comp Reforms Target Litigation Costs A new article examines how frequent medical treatment denials in workers’ compensation contribute to rising disputes and administrative expenses.  It cites data showing increased attorney involvement and higher overall claim costs linked to delayed approvals.  Research referenced in the piece finds that many initially denied claims are later accepted […]

Oswego County Man Sentenced for Workers’ Compensation Fraud An Oswego County man was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay over $24,000 in restitution for workers’ compensation fraud.  Investigation revealed the man worked as a flooring installer while simultaneously collecting disability benefits.  Following his guilty plea, this case underscores ongoing enforcement actions against […]

Connecticut Senate Passes Comprehensive Labor Reform Bill The Connecticut Senate has approved H.B. 5003, a sweeping labor bill now awaiting the governor’s signature.  This legislation significantly enhances workers’ compensation benefits for healthcare providers and teachers assaulted on the job, raising payments to 100% of weekly earnings.  It additionally mandates employer coverage for medical expenses and […]

Florida House Candidate Files Workers’ Comp Claim Over Bullhorn Protest Republican House candidate Yvette Benarroch filed a workers’ compensation claim after an encounter with Representative Angie Nixon at the Florida Capitol.  Benarroch alleges she suffered possible ear damage and hearing loss when Nixon shouted through a bullhorn during a protest.  The claim was submitted through […]