- New Hampshire says workers comp medical costs among highest in U.S.
Workers compensation medical costs are “significantly higher” in New Hampshire than in other states, according to the state’s insurance department.
- OSHA fines fashion accessory firm $47,000 for safety violations
A New York-based fashion accessories manufacturing company is facing proposed fines of more than $47,000 for allegedly violating federal safety regulations, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Washington state’s workers comp medical network doubles since 2013
A medical provider network developed by the Washington state Department of Labor & Industries for injured workers has more than doubled in size since it went live in 2013, the department said Wednesday.
- Injured worker's RICO lawsuit against ex-employer dismissed
A federal appeals court has dismissed an injured worker’s lawsuit alleging that his employer violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act when it argued that his injury wasn’t work-related.