Workers' Compensation News
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Plumber Gets TTD Award for Infected Hand
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07/18/2023
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State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of benefits to an injured plumber for an infection that developed after he scraped his hand at a job site.
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DOL Announces Rule Expanding Injury, Illness Report Requirements
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07/18/2023
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The U.S. Department of Labor adopted a rule requiring employers in certain high-hazard industries to electronically submit injury and illness information to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, starting Jan. 1.
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DWC Posts Adjustments to Hospital, ASC Sections of Fee Schedule
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07/17/2023
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to adopt the latest quarterly changes in the Medicare payment system.
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High Courts Define Scope of Work Comp Exclusivity
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07/17/2023
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The “grand bargain” at the heart of workers’ compensation systems has been a major topic among the states’ highest courts in recent months, with California, Iowa, Alabama and Pennsylvania all issuing decisions addressing the scope of their respective exclusive remedy ...Read More
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Average Monthly Wage Increasing 5%
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07/17/2023
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State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Arizona’s average monthly wage will increase 5% for injuries occurring on or after Jan. 1, 2024.
The Industrial Commission of Arizona announc...Read More
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Conference Presenters Discuss Long COVID, Workplace Shootings
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07/14/2023
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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor
Presenters speaking during the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation’s annual conference this week addressed topics affecting workers, employers, carriers and practitioners throughout the country, including what’s com...Read More
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