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Immigration reform is a continual and vexing issue in Washington. While politicians, lobbyists, and service organizations grapple with potential resolutions, there is no disputing the existence of illegal immigrants working for employers in our country. And when there...

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is charged with protecting workers from unsafe conditions at the workplace. One way they do this is by conducting inspections, but the agency does not have the resources to inspect all companies. Some have expressed...

A new study calls into question the notion that workplace wellness programs save an employer money. In a study tracking hospital employees for two years, although hospitalization for employees and family members dropped by over 40% for six major health conditions,...

Chemical exposure in the workplace can have an insidious-yet devasating-effect on a worker. In a wide-ranging article, the New York Times presented an in-depth view of chemical exposure at furniture factories in North Carolina: "As OSHA Emphasizes Safety, Long-Term...

A new study by AON Hewitt indicates more employers will be using penalties to prompt participation in an employee wellness program. Many employers use incentives for participation in wellness and health management programs such as Health Risk Questionnaires, biometric...

There is an undeniable connection between unsafe work places and workers' compensation claims. The more unsafe the job conditions, the more likely a work-related injury or death is to occur. Moreover, poor working conditions can lead to exposure to dangerous...

Every time I read an article about the extreme contentiousness between employers and employees that manifests itself in many States' legislatures concerning worker's compensation legislation, I am again reminded of the workings of Wisconsin Workers' Compensation...

I've said several times in this blog that I view most news through the prism of a lawyer represented injured workers. This morning's headline noted "Democrats Reject Fraud Tales - Say Make Voting Easier". Republicans have focused on the voter fraud issue in an attempt...

Wisconsin-based employers like: Harley Davidson, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Schneider National, Kohler Company, Kimberly Clark, and Trek Bicycle have found that investment in onsite training facilities pays off for their employees in terms of lower...

Medical treatment expense now eclipses indemnity benefits paid in Wisconsin for worker's compensation. The employer must supply medical treatment reasonably required to cure and relieve from the effects of the injury. Treatment can be medical, surgical, chiropractic,...