Presumption bill would make comp-related opioid deaths compensable
New York lawmakers will consider a bill that would require employers and workers compensation insurers...
Prescription reimbursement dispute kept in civil court
An evenly divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court Tuesday affirmed a lower appellate court decision allowing a...
Pregnant worker’s death shines light on comp exclusivity
A Missouri Supreme Court case involving a pregnant state employee who was struck and killed...
Predominant cause at issue as mental health claims rise
Mental health-related workers compensation claims continue to rise, many fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, relatively...
Poultry processor cited in teen worker’s death
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Tuesday it cited a poultry processing plant...
Poultry processing plant, OSHA reach settlement in teen death
The U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday it has reached a settlement agreement with a...
Poultry processing facility in contempt over failure to pay OSHA fines
A federal court has found that a poultry processing facility in Pennsylvania ignored U.S. Occupational...
Post-accident workplace pot testing reaches 25-year high
The number of U.S. workers who tested positive for marijuana following work-related accidents reached its...
Positive drug tests up for commercial vehicle drivers: Report
The number of times a commercial vehicle driver tested positive for drugs increased in 2022...