Massachusetts Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

August 31, 2025

Workers’ Compensation Roundup: What Changed in August–September 2025 (Nationwide)

At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, we follow workers’ compensation updates daily because small rule changes can determine how quickly an injured worker receives medical care, how income benefits are calculated, and whether a settlement will truly cover future treatment. This nationwide briefing highlights the most significant developments for August and September 2025, and explains the actions that injured workers, employers, medical providers, and claims professionals can take now.

Why these months matter

Late summer is when several agencies lock in decisions that ripple into fall renewals, holiday-season settlements, and next year’s budgets. In the last few weeks, federal guidance has tightened expectations around Medicare Set-Asides in compensation cases, multiple states have adjusted billing and documentation rules, and rate or guideline decisions have been made that will influence both premiums and medical utilization in the months ahead. If you are an injured worker navigating a claim or a business planning for 2026 costs, the changes below are not academic; they are practical and immediate.

July 15, 2025

What Employers and Injured Workers Need to Know in July 2025

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, our team of workers’ compensation attorneys is committed to keeping both injured workers and employers informed about the latest developments in workers’ compensation laws, insurance rates, and court decisions. Understanding these changes isn’t just about staying compliant; it’s about protecting your rights, your livelihood, and your future.

In 2025, Massachusetts is expected to implement several significant updates that may impact the cost of coverage, the reimbursement process for specific claims, and the regulation of workplace safety, particularly in the healthcare sector. Here’s what you need to know.

If you experience a workplace injury, navigating these new regulations can be challenging. Consulting a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer can help ensure your rights are protected and that you receive the benefits you’re entitled to under the updated Massachusetts laws.

June 30, 2025

Massachusetts Holds the Line on Workers’ Compensation Costs

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Commissioner Michael Caljouw Nixes 7.1 Percent Hike—What It Means for Employers, Workers, and Your Injury Claim

At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, our workers’ compensation team closely monitors every change to the Commonwealth’s workers’ compensation system, as it directly impacts the benefits our injured clients rely on. On May 15, 2025, Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw rejected a proposal from the Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts (WCRIBMA) that would have raised average workers’ comp premiums by 7.1 percent beginning July 1, 2025. The ruling maintains current rates and is projected to save Massachusetts businesses nearly $80 million in the coming year.

A Quick Look at the Decision

December 1, 2024

Massachusetts Updates PFML, UI and Workers’ Compensation for 2025

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Massachusetts has announced several updates to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), Unemployment Insurance (UI), and Workers’ Compensation programs for 2025.

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Updates

Contribution Rates: For employers with 25 or more employees, the total contribution rate remains at 0.88% of eligible wages. This rate is divided between employee payroll withholdings and employer contributions. Employers with fewer than 25 employees must remit contributions at 0.46% of eligible wages.

January 22, 2024

Common Reasons Workers’ Compensation Could be Denied

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Many people injured on the job believe they will automatically receive workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. The claims process must be approached carefully and may result in a denial. However, remember that just because you were denied benefits doesn’t mean you’re ineligible. Speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to review your options and learn your rights as an injured worker.

Does My Employer Decide My Workers’ Compensation?

The first step you must take following a workplace injury is to notify your employer. Since your employer and their insurance initially rule your workers’ compensation application, they could refuse to move it forward for the following reasons:

January 22, 2024

Can You Be Terminated for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Losing your job is never easy, but it can be devastating if you are fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim following a workplace injury. Fortunately, legal protections prevent employers from retaliating against employees who seek benefits under workers’ compensation laws. If this has happened to you, you may have a case.

Is it Legal to Fire an Employee for Filing for Workers’ Compensation?

In Massachusetts, it is illegal for an employer to terminate, demote, or otherwise discriminate against an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Under Massachusetts law, you can file a complaint with the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) within two years of the alleged retaliation.

May 14, 2023

Understanding Workers’ Compensation Coverage

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Workers’ compensation protects employers and employees nationwide from financial loss in a workplace accident. However, there are some rules and exceptions that you must consider before making a claim. If you or someone you know has been hurt at work and are seeking workers’ compensation benefits, here’s what you need to know before you file.

What Workers’ Compensation Covers vs. What It Doesn’t

Workers’ compensation, or workman’s compensation, provides a variety of benefits when an employee suffers an injury while in the scope of their employment. Some benefits an employee could receive when faced with a workplace injury or illness include:

May 14, 2023

What to Expect After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

You’ve likely heard about workers’ compensation, but you never expected to find yourself in a situation that warrants benefits. Of course, no one anticipates being hurt at work, but when it happens, you may be entitled to compensation from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. By law, workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses, some lost wages, and more, giving you and your family much-needed financial assistance and peace of mind in case of a work injury or illness.

Here’s what to expect after you file a workers’ compensation claim.

How to File a Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

January 20, 2023

What to do if you are injured on the job

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

After suffering an injury on the job, it is your legal right to collect workers’ compensation benefits as you recover. However, the claims process is complicated to navigate alone, and there are many factors that may stand between you and the payments you are entitled to. Educating yourself on what to do during the claims process is crucial to your case.

If you were hurt at work, doing the following is your best chance at approval for workers’ compensation benefits:

Seek medical treatment.

January 20, 2023

What Are The Top 5 Workers’ Compensation Injuries?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

While we have come a long way with workplace safety, accidents still happen at work. Most employers prioritize the health and safety of their employees and want to protect their well-being and ensure that business operations run smoothly. However, not all do, and some take shortcuts to save money.

Regardless of the precautions taken, employees have rights when an accident happens at work. Under Massachusetts law, employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to help employees recover and return to work after suffering an injury or illness while on the job.

Workers’ compensation has been a long-standing key element in workplace culture and safety. In exchange for giving up their right to sue their employers, injured workers are given certain protections while they are out of work due to a workplace injury, including reimbursement of lost wages and coverage of medical benefits. You may be entitled to these workers’ compensation benefits if you have suffered an injury in a workplace accident. To ensure you receive the help you need, consult with the dedicated workers’ compensation attorneys at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers for free.