Indiana Workers' Compensation Information Blog

WILG-May 2008 E-News
WILG-Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group is the national non-profit membership organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who, each year, suffer the consequences of work-related injuries or occupational illnesses and who need expert legal assistance to obtain medical care and other relief under workers' compensation programs. (Read more...)

Posted on 5/19/2008 :: Permalink

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Defining the Employer-Employee Relationship
A new perspective on defining the relationship between employees and employers, especially concerning temporary employees and independent contractors. (Read more...)

Posted on 2/19/2008 :: Permalink

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Union Rates Increase in 2007
For the first time in the past quarter of a century in 2007 U.S. unions increased their share of membership among workers. (Read more...)

Posted on 1/26/2008 :: Permalink

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Workers' Comp Benefits for Undocumented Workers
Current issues facing undocumented workers applying for workers' compensation benefits. (Read more...)

Posted on 1/19/2008 :: Permalink

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Lumbar Spine Surgery Results
In a new study conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in Seattle, Washington, researchers found that one in five patients who had lumbar spine surgery for degenerative spine disorders underwent another back surgery procedure within the next 11 years. (Read more...)

Posted on 1/18/2008 :: Permalink

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Report
A recent report from the Harvard Medical School has found that the results of a study show that carpal tunnel syndrome is not caused by computer use. The study found that factors like age, weight, heredity, and even pregnancy can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome, but not computer use. (Read more...)

Posted on 1/17/2008 :: Permalink

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