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January renewal rates for workers' compensation reinsurance are expected to remain stable, according to two brokerage reports.

Workers' compensation and liability claims filed against the public sector grew at a significant rate in 2008, according to new data from the Public Entity Risk Institute.

Employers in South Carolina should see a slight decrease in workers' compensation rates, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance.

Premiums for workers' compensation insurance in Washington state will increase an average of 3 percent in 2009, according to the Department of Labor and Industries.

Hospitalizations for employees injured on the job have fallen sharply in California after the state enacted comprehensive reforms to its workers' compensation system.

Many employers in Virginia may see a decrease in their workers' compensation rates in 2009, according to officials. However, some businesses may see an increase in their rates under the recently announced plan.

Programs aimed at reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and conditions are making an impact on lost time injuries, according to recently issued data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A group of more than 30 national experts in workforce health and productivity recently issued a call for action to U.S. employers, urging them to adopt prevention measures for their employees to avert the "dire consequences" of chronic disease and changing demographic trends in the workplace.

Employers in Delaware will see a fresh round of rate cuts in their workers' compensation premiums, state officials recently announced.

The emerging nanotechnology industry and hazard communication efforts topped a recent survey of the issues most likely to present concerns for workplace health and safety professionals in the near future.

The prescription drug share of workers' compensation medical costs continues to level off, according to a recent report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance.

Wyoming lawmakers are discussing a legislative package that may amend benefits and reform the state's workers' compensation system.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is hoping a recent forum will help small businesses better comply with federal health and safety regulations.

Work wellness promotion programs can have positive effects on employees' health and productivity, including more than a 20 percent reduction in sick leave, according to a recent study.

A recent ruling by the Florida Supreme Court may result in higher workers' compensation rates for the state.