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Use of Opioid Settlement Funds in NJ

Workers' Compensation

New Jersey and various counties and municipalities throughout the state signed onto nationwide settlement agreements in 2021 with several opioid manufacturers and distributors for their involvement in the ongoing opioid epidemic. These efforts will save lives and help us end the devastating scourge of overdose and the pain it leaves behind.

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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

Florida Workers' Comp

The report has been criticized as coming from the perspective perhaps of too many academics, only large employers (2), lawyers (45% of Commissioners), and the usual higher learning institutions. Some have criticized that no service sector or professional employers were involved. WalMart was just a decade old in 1972, with 51 stores.

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Is ChatGPT Ready to Write Workers’ Compensation Decisions?

Workers' Compensation

LAUNCHING OF AI LANGUAGE-BASED APPLICATIONS Recently a Judge in Columbia admitted to using an AI program, ChatGPT , in writing a decision on whether an autistic child’s insurance should pay the costs of medical treatment. The judge defended his use of technology in rendering his decision. So, I attempted to re-direct the AI program’s focus.

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Are Workers’ Comp Insurers ready for what comes next in the COVID-19 crisis?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Operational challenges and risks Like other employers, workers’ compensation insurers and regulators face significant operational challenges during this crisis including: Who is essential to keep us operating? The medical and rehabilitation services often provided by workers’ compensation typically are very “hands on”.

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3 recent FMLA lawsuits that employers need to be familiar with

Business Management Daily

The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its close ties to ongoing COVID relief. Despite this, ignorance is not a sound legal defense and employers need to stay up to date on current rulings. Paid time off and Emergency FMLA leave.

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How Employee Perks Can Help Companies in the US

Vantage Circle

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Employee perks are the enticing extras employers offer their staff, going beyond the regular paycheck to make the workplace more inviting and fulfilling. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans offer peace of mind. percent and 36.1

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How Does an Employee Benefits Survey Help a Company Grow?

Vantage Circle

There's a science to selecting benefits that effectively balance employer budgets and employee priorities. In simple terms, employee benefits survey acts as a pulse survey, gauging satisfaction and needs swiftly. – SHRM So, what’s the benefit to employers from such surveys?