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Issue Commentary: Direct and Natural Consequence Rule

The Workcomp Writer

The Virginia employer unsuccessfully argued that the employee’s decision to take part in the boating activity was sufficient to sever the causal link to his original injury. Later, her physicians advised that breast reduction might improve her back condition, but the employer refused the claim, contending it was not a covered medical expense.

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Six Myths about Disabled Workers that Prevent Business Growth

Abel HR

Disabilities come in all different forms, from neurodiversity to mobility issues to vision and hearing challenges to mental health , even allergies. There are nearly 40 million Americans, or almost 13 percent of the American population, with a disability in 2015. This is a large pool of workers, especially in a tight labor market.