Posted November 23, 2015
Usually when we think of Worker’s Compensation, we think of all employees at various companies and corporations being protected by law if they are injured at work. After all, in Wisconsin, the law states that if employers have more than three full or part time employees, they are subject to the Worker’s Comp Act. But […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2015
In a recent post, we discussed a new bill written by republican representatives Spiros, Knodl, and Senator Stroebel, to “address fraud and unfairness within the worker’s comp system.” We took a look at employer directed care, and how employees would be required to see only medical professionals that their employers work with when they are […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2015
A new bill was written recently to “address fraud and unfairness within the worker’s comp system” in Wisconsin. From the offices of republican Representatives Spiros, Knodl, and Senator Stroebel, the bill proposes pages of changes to the current system. The changes range from denying claims from other states, to reducing the statute of limitations on […]
Read MorePosted November 16, 2015
A recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) interviewed 4,800 workers from across 12 states, including Wisconsin, to see if they had a fear of losing their job after experiencing an injury in the workplace. In the interviews with injured workers across the country, workers were asked to either “strongly agree,” “somewhat agree,” […]
Read MorePosted November 16, 2015
A new study conducted by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) explores whether medical providers and their health care organizations are classifying cases as work-related, depending on financial incentives. Due to some provisions of the Affordable Care Act, more medical providers are agreeing to capitation agreements. Capitation is a set payment for each plan member […]
Read MorePosted October 21, 2015
It’s Football Season! As Americans tune in for football season, and we cheer on our favorite teams and players, we know inevitably we will see some accidents and injuries take place this fall. Unfortunately, it’s just part of the game. A recent National Law Review article, “Worker’s Compensation on the Gridiron,” reminds us that our […]
Read MorePosted October 14, 2015
Walker’s Plans to Weaken American Labor Unions “Scott Walker wants to destroy what’s left of America’s unions,” a September 14th Slate Magazine article says. “Walker’s labor plan is a national version of the strategy he used to break unions in Wisconsin.” How does this affect Worker’s Compensation in Wisconsin? Labor unions provide support for employees […]
Read MorePosted October 07, 2015
When and where did Worker’s Compensation laws first pass in the United States? The first state-based Workers’ Compensation laws were passed in 1911. Wisconsin was the nation’s first state to pass a Worker’s Comp statute. It was the Industrial Revolution that made it necessary to change the way injuries were compensated in the workplace in […]
Read MorePosted September 30, 2015
While most employees in Wisconsin are covered by the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act, there are some exceptions. If you are injured in the workplace, it’s important to know how and if you are covered. The majority of employers in Wisconsin must carry Worker’s Comp insurance. If employers have more than three full or part time […]
Read MorePosted August 20, 2015
Case Study: Kurt worked as an electrician for the State of Wisconsin for nearly 30 years. In 1999, he was lifting a manhole cover when he felt a pop in his low back. Kurt reported the injury and sought medical treatment immediately. Approximately 1 year after the injury occurred, Kurt underwent low back surgery. The […]
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