Join Weber Gallagher Partners Scott Wilson and Vanessa Mendelewski as they dive into the evolving landscape of workers’ compensation for remote and hybrid employees. With much of today’s workforce operating outside traditional office settings, this episode explores the unique challenges employers and courts face when handling claims from remote workers.

Discover how the definition of “workspace” and “workday” has shifted, why remote injuries are often fact-specific, and what legal protections apply to employees working from home. The hosts discuss real-life cases, the importance of thorough accident investigations, and proactive steps employers can take to support remote staff and reduce risk.

This episode offers practical insights and expert guidance on navigating workers’ comp in the modern workplace.

In the latest episode of Weber Gallagher's Risk Roundtable, join Partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Scott Wilson as they explore the complexities of the gig economy and independent contractor status in New Jersey workers’ compensation law. The hosts break down the ABC test, a key legal standard for determining whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor. Through real-world examples and recent court cases, they discuss how factors like control, the nature of the work, and financial independence impact worker classification. The conversation also covers the challenges faced by gig workers such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers, and explains why contracts alone do not determine employment status. Listeners will gain practical insights into how courts approach these cases and what employers and workers should consider when navigating the evolving landscape of gig work. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and actionable takeaways on worker classification and compensation.

Weber Gallagher Partner Inder Paul sat down with Alex Sharpe of the law firm Sharpe & Sharpe and Joe Elhajj of Apex Valuation Services to discuss the commercial real estate tax appeal process. This is a simple process that has produced excellent results for clients, specifically commercial real estate owners, and has helped them savetens of thousands of dollars in annual real estate taxes in Pennsylvania and Maryland. If you're a commercial real estate owner, this podcast is for you.

What do you need to provide your defense counsel with for the defense of a claim?

Partners Jennifer Laver and Robert Hanneman discuss what defense counsels need to give an accurate analysis of a claim, compensability, medical treatment, temporary benefits, and exposure risk. Jen and Rob also explain why information such as wage history, an ISO report, personnel file, leave of absence, medical records, and more are essential to handle the claim efficiently.

During this episode, Jen and Rob provide examples of why getting this information can reduce exposure and get pre-existing credit.

Join us for this episode where our partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Scott Wilson delve into an informative discussion about detecting fraud in New Jersey Workers' Compensation claims.

Vanessa and Scott break down the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Fraud Statute, highlighting its key components and shedding a light on implications for employers. This episode also looks at strategies employers can implement to raise fraud as a defense and the different types of fraud that exist within the context of workers' compensation. 

Join this podcast episode to delve into the cross between New Jersey workers' compensation and employment practice liability coverage.

Partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Denise DePekary look at the exceptions to the exclusive remedy in New Jersey workers' compensation including when intentional wrongs are committed by the employer or another employee. Vanessa reviews what an intentional wrong is and what employees need to prove. Denise discusses the specific coverage in the employment practice liability coverage and why insurers will have to defend under the reservation of rights. 

Vanessa and Denise provide insights, analyses, and real-world situations that help employers and businesses understand how to manage these types of claims. 

Closing files, and thereby reducing reserves, are two of the most important metrics by which insurance carriers, third-party administrators and employers measure success.

Weber Gallagher's Workers' Compensation Co-Managing Partners, Paul Fires and Jeffrey Newby, discuss ten of their many creative ways to close a file. In doing this, Paul and Jeff also compare differences between Pennsylvania and New Jersey workers' compensation laws and regulations, analyze case law standards and provide practical suggestions.

During this engaging conversation, Paul and Jeff delve into specific topics such as worker recovery, job flexibility, medical control, re-openers, employee relationships, Medicare complications, and how you settle cases in each state. This program will teach you how to move a file to its inevitable conclusion and when and whether litigation can be a last resort to achieving your goals.

Do you want to learn more about controlling excessive medical costs on your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims?

Tune in as our lawyers, Sherri Dougherty and Dawn Nicholson, discuss the use of utilization reviews, use of panel providers, and defending fee reviews. They go into detail about what happens if medical treatment is found unreasonable and unnecessary by utilization review, why you might file a petition to review, or why not use a utilization review at all.

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In this episode, Alan and Rob give a brief overview of the benefits a petitioner is entitled to under the Worker’s Compensation Act, address potential mistakes that could be made during the claims process and review the difference between curative and palliative care. They also examine what happens if a claimant becomes non-compliant and what that could mean for the case.

Alan and Rob explain how and why they chose specific experts for second opinions, which can be crucial for managing the overall medical treatment. The discussion will also touch on opioid medication and the use of medical marijuana in treatment for workers’ compensation claims.

Finally, they delve into maximum medical improvement, level of functionality, peer reviews verse independent medical evaluation (IME) and providing treatment without prejudice.

Partner Catherine De Angelis explains the importance of safety procedures and what documents need to be kept after an accident. She talks listeners through best practices and how to handle a slip and fall accident. In this episode, Cathy explains what juries want to see if the case were to go to trial.