Industry Insights
| FECA Shortfall Answer in West Virginia Model? | 09/07/2011 | ||
| State: NA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| As the federal government's largest single employer with more than 560,000 employees, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as you might imagine has a large workers' compensation bill, and a disproportionate impact on the federal work comp system.So much so that its possible default on ...Read More | |||
| Florida: Drug Test Everyone! | 06/07/2011 | ||
| State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Jon CoppelmanLynch Ryan & AssociatesFlorida Gov. Rick Scott has issued Executive Order Number 11-58 compelling all state agencies under his control to implement a comprehensive drug testing program: all job applicants must undergo pre-employment testing. All current employee...Read More | |||
| Fraud Defense Now a Bigger Risk for Employer/Carriers | 03/03/2011 | ||
| By: Michael Rabinowitz | |||
| State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Michael RabinowitzBanker Lopez GasslerIf you’ve been reading this blog, you know my feelings about the fraud defense. It is a helpful tool in an employer/carrier's assortment of defense strategies, but it should be used after thoughtful deliberations. The 1st Dis...Read More | |||
| Florida's Addiction Problem: Rick Scott | 03/01/2011 | ||
| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Joe PadudaCompPharma and Health Strategy AssociatesSeveral states have implemented prescription drug monitoring programs designed to identify potentially problematic pharmacies, physicians, or patients those dispensing/prescribing/getting drugs that could cause significant prob...Read More | |||
| Finally - Appellate Court Addresses Miceli Issue | 10/20/2010 | ||
| State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Richard M. "Jake" Jacobsmeyer In March of 2003, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board issued its first en banc decision in the Miceli v Jacuzzi case, holding the policy of a special employer was “other insurance” for purposes of Insurance Code 1063.1 thereby sub...Read More | |||
| Florida's Solution to the High Cost of Repackaged Drugs | 10/11/2010 | ||
| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Joe PadudaHealth Strategy Associates, CompPharmaMike Whitely of WorkCompCentral's piece [subscription required] on Oct. 7 about Miami-Dade Schools' solution to the high cost of repackaged drugs should be required reading for any employer or insurer operating in the Sunsh...Read More | |||
| FedEx in Massachusetts: Buying Time | 09/21/2010 | ||
| State: MA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Jon CoppelmanLynch Ryan & AssociatesFive years ago we blogged the problem FedEx would inevitably run into in Massachusetts, where the definition of "employee" is so inclusive, it's almost impossible to find a truly "independent contractor." Well, the proverbial chickens ...Read More | |||
| First Salvo: 6th DCA Upholds WCAB in Guzman Case | 08/26/2010 | ||
| State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Richard M. "Jake" Jacobsmeyer Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, Claffey & Nix The California 6th District Court of Appeal has issued its much anticipated decision in the defendant’s appeal in Milpitas USD v W.C.A.B (Guzman) providing a resounding endorsement of the WCA...Read More | |||
| Fanning the Flames in Erie County | 08/05/2010 | ||
| State: NY | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Jon CoppelmanLynch Ryan & AssociatesErie County, N.Y. executive Chris Collins was frustrated by an annual outlay of about $11 million for workers comp. So the county implemented a policy requiring workers collecting indemnity (about 300 in all) to pick up the checks in perso...Read More | |||
| Fla. Comp May Be Going Viral with Dengue Fever | 07/30/2010 | ||
| By: Jon Gelman | |||
| State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Jon GelmanThe workers' compensation system in Florida may be in for yet another assault of claims as dengue virus rages from Ket West spreading north. The Centers for Disease Control has now issued yet another report and alert concerning this wide spread viral condition. ...Read More | |||
