Workers’ Compensation Premiums and Benefits Decline: NASI Report I am a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance, a non-profit, non-partisan organization made up of the nation’s leading experts on social insurance. Its mission: to advance solutions to...
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College Students As Employees?
College Student Athletes As Employees? The National Labor Relations Board indicated that student athletes at private universities should be considered employees under federal labor law, expanding the ability for athletes to advocate for improved conditions and perhaps...
The Harm From Diesel Exhaust
The Harm From Diesel Exhaust Recently the New York Legislature passed a bill providing death benefits for cancers caused by diesel exhaust exposure. The bill’s namesake, Anthony Nigro, was a mechanic who died of cancer in 2012 because of his exposure to harmful bus...
Does workers’ compensation cover independent truck drivers?
Commercial truck drivers play a vital role in the nation’s economy. Truckers typically spend 300 days on the road each year, work long hours and, on average, log 80,000 to 110,000 miles – with some driving closer to 125,000 miles. With so much time spent at work,...
Can I get workers’ compensation in Wisconsin if I’m injured while working from home?
Most people are aware of the general concept behind Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation law. It provides injured workers with the opportunity to receive support payments to help them recover from their injury, pay medical bills and meet their needs until they recover...
Who takes care of healthcare workers when they are ill or injured?
We trust our nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, and other medical professionals to help provide care when we are ill or injured — but what happens when they are the ones that need help? Who takes care of the health care providers when they need assistance? What...
Domer Law: Best Lawyers in America Recognition
The attorney team at Domer Law was--once again--recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys Charlie Domer and Thomas Domer were listed as Best Lawyers for "Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants". Attorney Sam Liverseed was recognized on...
Watch Out For the Heat
A few years ago I received a call from the brother of a janitor who was found dead in a small windowless janitor supply room. Since he was found dead in the workplace, his brother inquired about whether there was some sort of a work connection. After some further...
Is your workplace safe now that you are returning to the office?
Workplaces are beginning to return to normal. Most businesses across Wisconsin are now allowing—or requiring—employees to come back to the work in person instead of working remotely from home. June is National Safety Month, which is the perfect time to remind...
How can I prepare for my workers’ comp case?
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the workers’ compensation system throughout the country. Two primary examples of the different ways it affected the system include: Impact #1: Reduction in claims...and claim progression. Medical professionals and patients...