Florida Workers' Comp

MARCH 15, 2022

The program concludes Thursday just before lunchtime with a panel dedicated to the Report of the (1972) National Commission on State Workmen's Compensation Laws. As I write this, I wonder whether it is this document or the Commission to which I address my Shakespearean references.

Commissions 80

Commissions Workers’ Compensation Family and Medical Leave Act Insurance 80

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

APRIL 23, 2020

For workers’ compensation insurers, there are additional complications in their day-to-day operations. The medical and rehabilitation services often provided by workers’ compensation typically are very “hands on”. The degree to which this challenge may impact particular insurers remains to be seen but the risk is real.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

JULY 4, 2024

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. Bill 49, Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2002 contained a provision for “mental stress” claims.

Disability Insurance 52

Disability Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance Family and Medical Leave Act 52

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

JULY 11, 2019

Requiring employers provide financial compensation to workers or their families for work-related injury, illness and death is central to achieving this objective. This category includes state fund insurers that act as the “insurer of last resort” within the jurisdiction. There are no jurisdictions with competitive state funds.

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