Workers' Compensation Perspectives

APRIL 29, 2024

Many workers’ compensation jurisdictions and work-disability insurers have noted increasing mental disorder (also called psychological injury, mental injury) claims over time. The apparent rise in mental injuries First responders are not the only workers at risk of mental or psychological injuries.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

AUGUST 27, 2023

[The following notes background and discussion points from a series of sessions Disability Management undergraduates completing a 4 th year course on Workplace Insurance and Benefits. Part 1 explores the reasons for the lack of trust in disability insurance. Complicating interactions are pervasive attitudes and beliefs about insurance.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

JANUARY 1, 2019

To forestall this eventuality, the majority of North American workers’ compensation jurisdictions adjust periodic payments (sometimes called workers’ compensation pensions or permanent disability payments) to account for increases in the cost of living. No COLA was payable in January 2010, January 2011, or in January 2016.

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