Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently announced the release of a new commentary paper on “Long COVID” cases in the workforce that covers its symptoms and prevalence, what employers can do to prepare for the ongoing impact and trends to watch for in the months ahead, along with data and insights from a variety of experts.… [Read more]
Work Force & Human Resource News
PA L&I and IUP to Study OSHA Standards in Commonwealth and Public-Sector Workplaces
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf recently announced that the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and the Office of Administration have partnered with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) to study the feasibility of extending the protections of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards to the workplaces of thousands of public-sector workers throughout Pennsylvania.… [Read more]
CA Contractor Arraigned for 21 Felony Counts of Forgery, Theft, and Fraud
Los Angeles, CA – A contractor from Santa Clarita was recently arraigned on 21 felony counts of forgery, theft by false pretense, and workers’ compensation insurance fraud after allegedly creating fraudulent certificates to secure jobs and underreporting payroll by over $425,000 to save thousands on insurance premiums. “This contractor created an unfair advantage for himself… [Read more]
New NCCI Report Examines Insurer Perspectives on Post-Injury Return-to-Work Programs
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently interviewed professionals from multiple insurers that write workers’ compensation insurance to gain their perspectives on what makes a successful RTW program, and has released the first of two new reports highlighting RTW strategies. Helping an injured employee recover and return to work (RTW) safely is a fundamental component of… [Read more]
NY Construction Co Owner Charged After Alleged Repeat Workers’ Comp Violations
Albnay, NY – New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang recently announced a felony charge against an Albany construction company owner for failure to secure workers’ compensation insurance after a new investigation by her office. The owner had previously been convicted for his failure to secure workers’ compensation insurance in Montgomery County, making the owner… [Read more]
NSC, DEKRA Publish Safety Technology Roadmap to Help Protect Workers
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council, America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, released a new white paper today through its Work to Zero initiative titled Safety Technology Pilot and Implementation Roadmap: Making Innovation Accessible. Developed in partnership with DEKRA, the report highlights challenges to innovation and provides a roadmap to assist employers on their safety journey. “Having safety technology… [Read more]
Second LA Doctor Pleads Guilty to Workers’ Comp Fraud Conspiracy
Fayetteville, LA – An Alexandria, La., physician recently pleaded guilty today to having conspired to violate three different federal statutes in connection with a scheme to defraud both federal and private workers’ compensation insurers. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the plea hearing, in which Robert Clay Smith waived indictment by a grand… [Read more]
Orange County DA Recovers $5.2 Million in Unpaid Workers’ Comp Payments
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office recently announced it has recovered $5.2 million in unpaid workers’ compensation payments from a former Orange County Reserve Sheriff’s Captain who intentionally underreported the number of unarmed security guards he had working for him and his payroll in order to avoid paying $17.2 million in… [Read more]
Selective Insurance Releases 10-Year Workplace Injury Trend Report
Branchville, NJ – Selective Insurance recently released results of a study of ten years of its workers compensation claims1. This study shows that, on average, employees in 2021 reported workplace-related injuries 18% earlier in their tenure than employees in 2011 – after 5.2 years of service compared to 6.4 years. This data points to a… [Read more]
CA Labor-Contractor Pleads Guilty to Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud
Ventura, CA – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko recently announced that Robert Zermeno Delara of Fillmore, pled guilty to felony workers’ compensation fraud and admitted a special allegation that the theft totaled more than $100,000. Delara is the owner-operator of two farm labor companies that provide harvesting and labor services to local agricultural producers. In his… [Read more]