New employees may face unfamiliar tasks, equipment and safety procedures. Clear onboarding and hands-on training can help reduce first-year injury risks. Travelers’ 2026 report: view.ceros.com/travelers/inj… #WorkplaceSafety

Workers’ compensation remains financially strong, with a 90.6% combined ratio in 2025. NCCI’s latest update also outlines claim frequency, severity and early 2026 trends. Read more: ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insi… #WorkersComp

For employers with vehicle fleets, driver safety is also workers’ compensation risk management. Clear policies, training and vehicle maintenance can help reduce preventable injuries. Read more: businessfleet.com/articles/s… #WorkersComp

This week, we spotlight Talin Maghakian, an attorney in ASA Law Group’s California office. Talin focuses on workers’ compensation defense, balancing litigation strategy with clients’ financial considerations. asalawgroup.net/the-asa-team #WorkersCompDefense

WCRI’s latest research examines a decade of workers’ compensation mental health claims, including differences by industry, wage level, treatment, costs and disability outcomes. Read WCRI’s summary: wcrinet.org/news/detail/new-… #WorkersComp

Temporary staffing can create workers’ comp challenges when employees move among job sites, roles and states. Clear job descriptions, safety training and coordination with host employers can help manage risk. Read more: blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-c… #WorkersComp

Emergency action plans need to be more than documents on file. Employers should review evacuation procedures, employee responsibilities, and emergency communication to help ensure workers know how to respond. Read more: hubs.la/Q04ykGGL0 #WorkplaceSafety

Ask ASA! 💬 Have a question about our team, our experience, or what we’re seeing in workers’ compensation? Want an attorney’s perspective on a workers’ comp topic? Send us your questions! We may feature yours in an upcoming post. #AskASA #WorkersComp

A positive workplace culture can support employee engagement and stronger working relationships. For employers, investing in communication and a respectful work environment is one part of supporting a healthier workforce. sfmic.com/watch-out-for-work… #WorkersComp

AI is creating new opportunities to streamline workers’ compensation claims, from reviewing records to identifying trends. Human judgment remains essential when applying those insights to claim decisions. Read more: insurancethoughtleadership.c… #WorkersComp #AI

Technology can help safety teams identify potential hazards, but findings still need to be reviewed and acted on. Combining technology with sound safety procedures can help employers address workplace risks. Read more: hubs.li/Q04zmdKV0 #WorkplaceSafety #EHS

A return-to-work program takes more than identifying modified duties. Clear processes for offering, coordinating, and monitoring appropriate work can help employers support recovery and move claims toward resolution. Read more: dlvr.it/TVqLwB

This week, we spotlight Christi Allison, Legal Assistant and Medicare Specialist at ASA Law Group. With more than a decade of workers’ comp experience, Christi brings expertise in legal research, medical records, and case support. asalawgroup.net/the-asa-team #MeetTheTeam

New WCRI research examines mental health claims in workers’ compensation from 2015 to 2024, including frequency, treatment, costs, and disability outcomes. Read more: buff.ly/QQRvB9T #WorkersComp #MentalHealth

Mental health claims are an evolving area of workers’ compensation. New WCRI research examines these claims from 2015 through 2024, including their frequency, treatment, costs, and disability outcomes. The research provides additional data for employers and insurers. #WorkersComp

Animal care workplaces can present a range of workers’ comp exposures, from veterinary clinics to kennels and other animal-care settings. This article looks at some of the risks employers should consider. comp-central.com/injuries-in… #WorkersComp

California accounted for 21.7% of all U.S. workers’ comp benefits paid in 2023, according to data reviewed by CWCI. This WorkCompCentral post highlights the scale of California’s workers’ comp system. hubs.ly/Q04yB4bB0 #WorkersComp

Aging workforces can present different workers’ comp considerations for employers. This article looks at how workforce age can intersect with workplace injury risks and claims. comp-central.com/the-workers… #WorkersComp

New WCRI research examines how the composition of workers’ compensation injuries changed from the pre-pandemic period through the pandemic and post-pandemic years. Read more: buff.ly/AnZrP7l #WorkersComp

Workers’ comp renewal is a good time for employers to review their safety practices and identify opportunities to address potential risks. This checklist offers a useful starting point. #WorkersComp