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Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

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Supervisors play a critical role in the management of workplace injuries. They are often the first to respond when an employee is hurt and are responsible for guiding both the injured employee and the organization through the post-injury process. First Responder Role: When an injury occurs, the supervisor is often the first to know.

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Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational Rehab in Workers’ Compensation

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Workplace injuries can have significant financial and operational impacts on businesses, but the cost to the employee is often much greater. From physical pain to financial insecurity, an injury can be life-altering. Despite this, many employers overlook one of the most critical aspects of workplace injury management: rehabilitation.

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4 Step Process to Successfully Settle More Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Successfully settling workers’ compensation (WC) claims can significantly reduce costs and streamline processes for employers and insurers. Identifying red flag cases involving Medicare considerations early on is essential, especially for catastrophic injuries or workers nearing Medicare eligibility.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

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Rassp, Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles, California Division of Workers’ Compensation Disclaimer: The material and any opinions contained in this article are solely those of the authors and are not the opinions of the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation, or the WCAB, or any other entity or individual.

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Blog Post: California Compensation Cases September 2024

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CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. JUST CLICK ON THE CASE NAMES BELOW… Appellate Court Compensation Case Mayor (Joseph) v. All rights reserved. Orellana (Bernardina) v.

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Blog Post: Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Case Spotlights (Fall 2024)

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Robinson, co-author, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. The court agreed that the fact that the inspector was not traveling at the time of his injury was not controlling. LEXIS 819, § 7.04 Workers’ Comp.

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One AI Takeaway from 2024 National Comp in Las Vegas

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I’ve been attending for the past 12 or 13 years, and each year it provides rich content, meaningful relationship-building, and critical industry insights. The way we implement AI in workers’ compensation — that’s a tactic. However, the principles of workers’ compensation will never change.