Workers' Compensation News
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Lawmakers Send PTSD Presumption to Governor
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04/25/2023
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State: TN | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
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Tennessee lawmakers unanimously passed a bill that would create a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is compensable for firefighters and unanimously passed a grant program bill to help employers cover the costs of providing benefits for the PTSD claims.
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Legislature Pushes Forward With Workers' Comp Bills
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04/19/2023
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State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor
The 88th Texas Legislature is shifting into high gear to address legislation, including workers’ compensation measures, that are still pending in various committees as lawmakers eye the session's conclusion in May.
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Landscapers Accused of Premium Fraud
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04/17/2023
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Department of Insurance announced that five people affiliated with a landscaping firm in Escondido were arraigned on premium fraud charges.
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Legislature Considering Bills to Allow for Remote Hearings
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03/29/2023
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State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Steve Nichols, Contributor
Texas lawmakers have introduced bills that would require the Division of Workers’ Compensation to conduct contested case hearings telephonically or by videoconference in some instances.
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Lawmakers Cut Pay Boost From Witness Fee Bill
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03/29/2023
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State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Members of a Florida legislative committee took the ax to a provision that would have boosted physician and surgeon payments before passing a measure that would boost witness fees by 50%.
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Leadership, Training Needed to Address Changes in Workplace
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03/23/2023
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By Stuart Colburn, Correspondent
PHOENIX — The closing session of the Workers Compensation Research Institute’s 39th annual Issues & Research Conference on Wednesday highlighted the event's theme of “Disruption, Resilience and Evolution” by focusing on...Read More
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