Workers' Comp

Here are three consequences of the coronavirus pandemic that can fuel positive change in the current workers' comp structure.

There were 900,380 reported injuries or illnesses that caused a private industry employee to miss at least one day of work in 2018.

The order includes workers engaged in front-line occupations such as health care, emergency services, food production and more.

To qualify for benefits, California workers must provide a confirmed positive test for COVID-19.

The need for alternative treatments during the pandemic has created a wave of new research and guidelines for therapy.

Employers should pay close attention to these categories to ensure their actions don't trigger more trouble down the road.

As companies seek solutions to reduce expenses or allow remote work, they must ensure these choices will not result in more insurance claims.

Sound risk management policies continue to be the key to keeping essential workers safe on the job.