Workers' Compensation News
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IAIABC Elects Board of Directors
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10/07/2022
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Vendor
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The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions announced the election of its 2022-2023 board of directors.
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Injured Worker Doesn't Qualify as Defense Contractor's Employee
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10/04/2022
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State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker was not an employee of a defense contractor under the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act, and he was entitled to reinstatement of damages for his injuries from a workplace accident.
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Infected Worker Gets Benefits, but Not Penalties or Fees
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09/27/2022
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State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for an infection she developed after receiving treatment for a compensable back injury, but she was not entitled to penalties or attorney fees.
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Injured Corrections Officer Accused of Working Outside of State
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09/23/2022
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State: CT | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice announced that a state corrections worker was arrested on fraud charges for allegedly working as a real estate agent and a reserve police officer in Massachusetts while receiving workers’ compensation benefits in the Constitution State.
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Improved Comp Claims Management Hinges on Mental, Social Elements
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08/30/2022
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Tackling societal health disparities and training frontline staff on psychological issues are among the areas where the workers’ compensation industry can improve, according to a study released Monday that examined hurdles in getting better care and recovery for injured workers.
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Injured Temp Worker Can't Sue Employer's Client for Discrimination
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08/17/2022
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State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A Texas appellate court ruled that a temporary employee, who alleges she was discharged by her staffing agency at a client company's request after she suffered a work-related injury, could not maintain a workers’ compensation discrimination claim against the client.
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