In local news:
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has a form to help workers affected by the Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans find resources.
Monthly Archives: October 2019
In national news:
The Society of Actuaries released a report which found that the opioid crisis cost the U.S. economy $631 billion between 2015 and 2018.
In industry news:
WCRI released its CompScope Medical Benchmarks, 20th edition for 18 study states, including Louisiana.
Upcoming events:
Upcoming events.
In local news:
Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted international recognition for Louisiana Economic Development’s Small Business Services team, which earned the Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development from the International Economic Development Council.
In industry news:
Coventry released Part 4 of its Drug Trends series. This edition focuses on high impact drug classes.
In economic news:
The Monthly Labor Review from the Bureau of Labor Statistics this month features a time use survey of millennials and nonmillennials.
Upcoming events:
Upcoming events.
Out Front Ideas “Cannabis Confusion” Presentation Highlights the Business Side of Legalization
Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark, a webinar series from Sedgwick and Safety National held a presentation yesterday about the legal marijuana landscape and where the cannabis industry is expected in move leading up to the next presidential election.
In national news:
ACOEM released a statement on marijuana and the implications for workplace safety.