Increased acceptance of such claims for first responders laid the groundwork for wider adoption
While workplace safety has improved drastically in just the last 100 years, thanks in part to emerging technology and an overall shift toward a more information- and service-based economy, mental health is fast emerging as the new frontier for workers’ compensation.
As of January 2024, 31 states, plus the District of Columbia, allow workers to file claims for mental health conditions arising from work-related factors, according to new data fr