- California sees 20% increase in workers comp claims expenses since 2012
The largest chunk of California workers comp allocated loss adjustment expenses — 43% — was spent on lawyers, WCIRB says.
- OSHA issues new beryllium exposure rule
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a new rule to lower workplace exposure to beryllium.
- Jerky maker sued for firing employee making 911 call
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued a West Virginia beef jerky manufacturer for terminating an employee who tried to call 911 after a co-worker’s thumb was amputated.
- Florida lawmakers asked to explore drug formulary
The state is looking to control costs from compound prescriptions and other drugs in workers comp claims.
- Fall hazards land roofing contractor on severe safety violator list
An Illinois roofing contractor is facing $214,782 in proposed penalties and has been deemed a severe violator of federal workplace safety rules for exposing employees to fall hazards.
- Uber driver is employee, not freelancer, Swiss agency rules
The ruling was issued by a provider of on-the-job accident insurance in Switzerland that helps decide which workers are freelance.