Florida 911 supervisor accused of falsifying workers’ comp claim
A 45-year-old Florida 911 supervisor faces charges of lying about a fall in order to unlawfully collect workers’ compensation. Detectives who reviewed surveillance video concluded the communications duty officer’s written statements were false and she did not fall. Sun-Sentinel
Florida Chamber Safety Council highlights ways to improve workplace mental health
More than four in five employers report their employees are struggling with burnout and half say the pandemic is the root cause. Most employees may not be comfortable broaching the subject of mental health at work. The Florida Chamber Safety Council hosted a webinar Thursday to help business leaders learn how to recognize issues their employees may be facing and how addressing those issues proactively can produce positive outcomes. Florida Politics
New York carpenters raise awareness of construction fraud
Union carpenters rallied last week outside the Orange County, New York Government Center aiming to raise awareness of construction fraud, a which accounted for about $2 billion in unpaid workers’ compensation premiums and $946 million in unpaid overtime or premium pay nationally last year. Times Herald-Record
Colorado health department lifts nearly all capacity limits in most venues
The Colorado Department of Public Health released new regulations last week that removed nearly all capacity limits in restaurants, gyms and other venues, and at least two counties have announced they will not institute any local regulations. The Gazette