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High Workers’ Comp Drug Use in Two States Indicates Burgeoning Costs

Workplace Issues

High Workers’ Comp Drug Use in Two States Indicates Burgeoning Costs

In New York and Louisiana, the amount of narcotics used by an average injured worker is found to be "striking."

By David Katz | May 14, 2014

The Bigger the Deductible, the Smaller the Cost?

Risk Management

The Bigger the Deductible, the Smaller the Cost?

While corporations can cut insurance expenses by taking on casualty risk themselves, the cost to post collateral might be prohibitive.

By David Katz | October 1, 2013

Five Ways to Curb Workplace Drug Risks

Risk Management

Five Ways to Curb Workplace Drug Risks

In some states, as many as one in six injured users end up using opioid medications for six to 12 months or more after their injuries.

By Richard A. Victor | August 8, 2013

Why Political Contributions Won’t Cut Workers Comp Costs

Risk Management

Why Political Contributions Won’t Cut Workers Comp Costs

CFOs deserve much more than rhetorical answers and industry dogma about attorney involvement, greedy health-care providers, liens, medical fraud and regulatory burdens.

By Steve Cattolica | August 2, 2013

Data Digging Catches Employees Red-Handed

Data Digging Catches Employees Red-Handed

Tracking operations data more closely led liquor distributor Young’s Market Company to employees who were committing fraud and theft.

By Vincent Ryan | June 11, 2013

How to Keep Unneeded Lawyers Out of Workers’ Comp

Workplace Issues

How to Keep Unneeded Lawyers Out of Workers’ Comp

Factors that can spur workers to hire lawyers include the severity of the injury and the employee’s relationship with the employer.

By Richard A. Victor | November 27, 2012

A Loss of Independents?

Risk Management

A Loss of Independents?

Regulators have rewritten the rules regarding the use of independent contractors, forcing companies to make hard choices &spamp;#8212; and possibly pay heavy fines.

By David Katz | December 1, 2011