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Larger minimum wage increases could spur automation, hurt comp

It remains to be seen how California’s $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast-food workers will affect...
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Landscaper cited after worker drowns in retention pond

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday that it cited a Florida landscaper...
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Lack of reporting makes measuring agricultural injuries difficult: Study

Understanding the nature and causes of agricultural injuries can be difficult because, unlike other employment...
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Lack of coordination of care for injured workers results in more rehab costs

Less coordination of care was found to be a factor in injured workers who relied...
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Kroger to pay $68M to settle West Virginia opioid claims

(Reuters) – The Kroger Co. has agreed to pay West Virginia $68 million to settle...
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Ketamine, medical marijuana appropriate injured worker treatments: Court

A Pennsylvania appellate court ruled Thursday that a workers compensation judge erred in determining that...
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Kentucky legalizes medical marijuana | Business Insurance

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana, making the state...
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Kentucky high court clarifies prerequisites for reopening claim

The Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a claimant does not need a permanent injury...
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Kentucky governor signs workers comp treating physician bill

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday signed into law a bill that opens up the...