A new Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) study, Time to First Medical Service—A WCRI FlashReport, examines the time from injury to first medical service among injured workers across states before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tag: Covid-19
Arkansas Tyson Workers Sue Over Lack of COVID Protections
Thirty-four Tyson Foods employees, former employees and family members filed a lawsuit against the companym saying it failed to take appropriate precautions at its meat-packing plants during the early days of the COVID pandemic.
Companies Remake Supply Chains, But BI Insurance Protection A “Wafer-Thin Patchwork”
COVID-19 caused a domino-effect to cascade through global production and logistics networks.
Insurers Win Key Aspects in Legal Battle in COVID-19 BI Case with UK Pubs Group
MS Amlin said Monday’s judgment on the 1 billion pound ($1.13 billion) lawsuit against three top insurers over coronavirus losses shows that insurers had won key parts of a complex legal battle with British pubs group Stonegate. After Britain’s markets watchdog won a test case against the insurers, insurers have already paid out more than… Continue reading Insurers Win Key Aspects in Legal Battle in COVID-19 BI Case with UK Pubs Group
Study: COVID Keeps Half Million Out of U.S. Workforce
According to a new study released Monday, illness caused by Covid-19 has reduced the labor force in the United States by approximately 500,000 people, a hit that is likely to continue if the virus continues to sicken workers at current rates. During the pandemic, millions of people left the labor force (the number of people… Continue reading Study: COVID Keeps Half Million Out of U.S. Workforce
EEOC Receiving Influx of COVID-19 Related Claims
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has received thousands of claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of these claims are related to disability discrimination and accommodations. There also has been a surge of claims related to employer-mandated vaccines. Since the beginning of the pandemic through the end of 2021, the EEOC received… Continue reading EEOC Receiving Influx of COVID-19 Related Claims
EEOC Adds New Section Clarifying When COVID-19 May Be a Disability
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance today adding a new section to clarify under what circumstances COVID-19 may be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. EEOC’s new questions and answers focus broadly on COVID-19 and the definition of disability under Title… Continue reading EEOC Adds New Section Clarifying When COVID-19 May Be a Disability
Biden Vaccine Plan Hinges on Rarely Used Rule, Inviting Legal Challenges
U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan requiring more than 100 million Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 relies on a rarely used workplace rule with a history of being blocked in court, making it an inviting target for legal challenges by employers. As part of Biden’s plan, unveiled Thursday, private employers with 100 or more staff… Continue reading Biden Vaccine Plan Hinges on Rarely Used Rule, Inviting Legal Challenges
Companies Are Scrapping Plans for Fall as Delta Variant Spreads
Up until a few weeks ago, corporate leaders felt confident about what to expect this fall. Offices would reopen after Labor Day. Business travel would resume more broadly. Long-delayed work gatherings, conventions and off-site meetings would finally take place. The pandemic has, once again, upended many of those plans. The swift, startling resurgence of Covid-19… Continue reading Companies Are Scrapping Plans for Fall as Delta Variant Spreads
Swiss Re’s Q1 Net Income Hits $333m Despite Over $1B of COVID & Cat Losses
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has reported net income of $333 million for the first quarter of 2021 against a loss of $225 million in the prior year period, despite losses related to COVID-19 and large natural catastrophes of more than $1 billion. Alongside growth in net income across the Group, the reinsurer has also… Continue reading Swiss Re’s Q1 Net Income Hits $333m Despite Over $1B of COVID & Cat Losses