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Mental Injuries: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

see Phil Melnychuk, “Online program gives firefighters some advance notice about the trauma and tragedy they’ll face”, Delta Optimist, March 20, 2024] That’s the way Captain Ben Lewis recently described the nature of a firefighter’s job. US Social Security provides benefits to workers for certain disabilities.

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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The apparent rise in mental disability claims is a significant issue for disability insurers and workers’ compensation systems. The observed rise in workers’ compensation claims for mental injury must be interpreted in context. Handwringing over costs often misses this underlying premise.

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NJ Rates to Rise in 2024

Workers' Compensation

New Jersey is set to become one of a handful of states with a minimum wage of at least $15/hour on January 1, 2024 when the rate increases to $15.13/hour, million hourly workers. Many non-hourly employees will also see at least an indirect benefit from the statewide increase that applies to most workers. percent from $1,465.18

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Bill Proposes to Increase Benefits for Some Injured Workers and Dependents

Workers' Compensation

Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia filed the legislation to institute additional workers' compensation supplemental benefits on June 13, 2024, and Assemblyman Inganamort co-sponsored it. Benefit amount is reduced by some Social Security benefits and employer disability pensions. Annual COLA adjustments begin July 1, 2025.

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California Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for Subsequent Injuries Fund Credit

The Workcomp Writer

Workers’ Comp. LEXIS 448 (July 15, 2024)]. LEXIS 448 (July 15, 2024)]. Background Nancy Vargas, a bus driver with pre-existing disabilities, suffered a work-related foot injury in 2018. Appeals Bd. The Court stressed that Cal. She qualified for subsequent injury benefits from the Fund. Industrial Acc.

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Eight Key Trends In Staff Benefits Programs In 2025

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According to WTW’s 2024 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey , 75% of employees are likelier to stay with an employer offering a strong benefits program. Some of its key components include: Health insurance: Covers medical expenses. Life and disability insurance : Provides financial support in emergencies.

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Designing an Effective Total Compensation Report: Sample Templates and Tips

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Indirect Pay: This includes all of the employee’s benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, life insurance, and disability insurance. Perks: This includes any additional non-monetary benefits, such as company-provided vehicles, gym memberships, or employee discounts.

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