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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 WorkersCompensation 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 WorkersCompensation, or the WCAB, or any other entity or individual.

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State Investigating Tenn. Plastics Factory After Flooding Killed 11 Workers There

Insurance Journal

A Tennessee plastics factory kept workers going until it was too late to evacuate before Hurricane Helene flooding swamped the building, employees have said. Now, the company is likely facing liability lawsuits and heightened workerscompensation costs after the deaths …

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How to Strengthen Your Safety Program and Cut Workers Compensation Costs

Risk Management Monitor

Controlling business costs is top-of-mind for organizations of all sizes and can take many forms, from moving the business to a less expensive building in a more economical part of town to cutting advertising costs. There are myriad ways to reduce workerscompensation costs. Practice Makes Perfect.

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Eleven Considerations for Selecting Your Workers’ Comp Company Doctor

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Willingness to Handle WorkersCompensation Cases Workerscompensation cases come with unique requirements and responsibilities. Your preferred provider must not only accept workerscompensation cases but also be well-versed in the reporting and communication needs involved.

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Partnering to Reduce the Risk to Firefighters Responding to High-risk Buildings

CDC: Workers Compensation

Building strategic partnerships can create solutions to large community safety issues High-risk buildings can be abandoned or condemned structures. These buildings pose hazards to firefighters and communities. Traditionally, managing this risk would involve not entering the building.

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Effective Communication with Injured Workers: Best Practices for Success

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In workerscompensation, communication with injured workers is a critical aspect that can significantly influence the outcome of a claim. Proper communication helps facilitate a smooth return-to-work process and plays a crucial role in maintaining the injured worker’s morale and engagement with the organization.

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Blog Post: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine and Law

LexisNexis

Rassp, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Friends Research Institute (friendsresearch.org) Disclaimers: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not those of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of WorkersCompensation, or the WorkersCompensation Appeals Board.