January 3, 2026 What Do You Think? A carrier or employer may be able to issue a “back-up denial” of a claim it has already accepted if it turns out that it was misled by the claimant. A case involving a foreman who fell from a ladder at work, and from his son’s roof, on the same day – but only reported one of the falls – illustrates what it might take for a carrier or employer to revoke its acceptance of a claim. They say lightning rarely strikes twice. Falls, however, someti

December 30, 2025 Workers compensation has been one of the few lines of commercial insurance coverage where buyers haven’t been hit with significant increases over the past seven years, a trend set to continue in some states. In November, Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky approved a 6.9% rate cut for policies incepting after Jan. 1, 2026. That followed a 1% decrease the state approved last year. The story about the approval of the 2026 decrease was the second-most

December 29, 2025 Washington — OSHA issued seven letters of interpretation in 2025 to help “ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards.” The first of the letters addresses permit-required confined spaces . The others cover situations including: Powered industrial truck training programs Software for OSHA recordkeeping Engineering controls for benzene and 1,3 butadiene Stair angle and tread depth requirements “From c