Report: Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Amazon Quotas
A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Amazon’s hourly quotas discriminated against older workers by placing them at a higher risk of injury than younger workers, according…
Supreme Court Upholds PPD Award for Worker Who Fell on Sidewalk
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits for a worker who fell on the sidewalk outside her workplace.
Case: Quick v. Kanawha County Commission, No.
Experts ID Tips for Managing Chronic Pain
One of the best ways to mitigate chronic pain issues in workers’ compensation is to keep people working, industry experts said in a special report by WorkCompCentral.
Authors Dr. Steven Feinberg,…
DOL Announces Guidance Change Targeting Employers That Put Profit Over Safety
The U.S. Department of Labor announced new workplace safety enforcement guidance that it said will make penalties more effective in stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to unsafe conditions.
The department…
Bus Driver With History of Back Issues Fails to Prove Compensable Injuries
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a bus driver, finding his claims of injury from a motor vehicle accident were unsupported by the record evidence.
Case:…
Bills Would Eliminate Limits on Chiropractors, Require Paid Time Off for Treatment of Injuries
Oregon lawmakers are set to debate bills that would remove limitations on chiropractic treatments provided to injured workers and require employers to adopt policies allowing workers paid time off to…