Massachusetts Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

December 13, 2025

Seasonal Hires & Warehouse Surges: What Temp Workers Need to Know

Holiday Peak-Season Hazards For Temp Workers

The holiday season is when Massachusetts warehouses, fulfillment centers, and retail back rooms run at full throttle. Conveyor lines speed up, forklifts weave through narrow aisles, floors get slick as snow melts off boots, and new hires race to keep up with experienced crews. If you were injured as a seasonal or temp worker, you may wonder whether you are covered and what to do next. The answer is that most seasonal employees are covered from day one, and the steps you take immediately after an injury can stabilize both your health and your claim.

What Workers’ Comp Covers And Why Fault Does Not Matter

November 23, 2025

Delivery Driver Crunch and Workers’ Compensation

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Holiday rush, next-day delivery expectations, constant tracking updates, all of this pressure lands on real people, the delivery drivers who keep Massachusetts moving

If you drive for UPS, FedEx, Amazon Flex, or another delivery service, you already know what “delivery driver crunch” feels like: long hours, unrealistic routes, heavy packages, traffic, and weather that will not cooperate.

When that pressure results in an injury, everything can change overnight. Suddenly, you are worried about medical bills, lost paychecks, and whether your job will even be there when you are ready to return. Many drivers are unsure whether they qualify for workers’ compensation or how to stand up to a powerful insurance company.

September 25, 2025

Workers’ Compensation & Job-Site Injury News in Massachusetts and the USA

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Workers’ Compensation & Job-Site Injury News in Massachusetts and the USA

September brought a mix of hard safety reminders on local job sites, meaningful tweaks in federal rule-making, and a settlement trend that will change how insurers handle Medicare Set-Asides. Below, we cover what happened, why it matters for injured workers and families in Massachusetts, and how employers and insurers are likely to respond.

Massachusetts headlines you should know

August 31, 2025

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

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

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: