Construction workers who are Hispanic, young and employed by small firms likely face greater occupational safety challenges than almost any other employee segment or in any industry in the United States, a new report finds.

California workers compensation advisory rates are set to decrease 10.2% for policies issued on or after July 1, according to the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau.

An Mississippi worker can pursue a bad-faith claim against the workers compensation insurer that refused to pay for her whirlpool bath tub and Nike sneakers after a 1984 injury, the state Court of Appeals ruled.

Crawford & Co. on Thursday said it is looking to cut costs and realign its senior management, as the claims management company saw a steep drop in profit for the first quarter of 2015.

A lawsuit filed by an injured driver seeking workers compensation benefits from ride-sharing service Uber Technologies Inc. highlights ongoing debate over criteria that are used determine whether workers are independent contractors or employees.