Pot Vending Machine Makes Debut in Colorado

I know we have discussed medical marijuana and also the legality of marijuana and how it can effect workers compensation and workers jobs as well.  Let’s add one more piece into the mix now, a new vending machine called ZaZZZ  was unveiled in Avon,CO with the...
ICD-10 Delayed Yet Again

ICD-10 Delayed Yet Again

On March 31st the Senate voted on H.R. 4302, the bill passed by a vote of 64-35 just one day before the April 1st implementation of a 24% reimbursement cut to Medicare physicians.  The bill was then sent to President Obama who signed it into law on April 1st.  The...

Back Safety 101

Moving and lifting objects or patients is part of many workers jobs.  Lifting can account for sprains, strains, pulls, or dislocations.  In reporting done by OSHA shoulder and back injuries are the cause for most missed work days.  Most of these injuries occur from...

Tina Fey Not to Blame for Workers Comp Error

Last week Philadelphia’s own Tina Fey was hot with a judgement by the NY Workers’ Comp Board say that the actress failed to pay the $79K premium from November 20,2012 through February 2, 2013 for her and her company. Insurance broker Robertson Taylor who...