Workers' Compensation News
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Residual Market CEO, Bookkeeper Plead Guilty to Embezzling
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05/14/2013
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State: MI | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By John P. Kamin, ReporterThe former chief executive officer and a former bookkeeper for the organization that administers Michigan's residual workers' compensation market on Friday struck a plea deal with prosecu...Read More
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Rehab Groups Holding Conference at Coppin State University
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05/14/2013
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State: MD | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Maryland Joint Task Force on Injured Workers' Rehabilitation and the Chesapeake Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector will hold their joint annual conference on June 6 at Coppin State University in Baltimore.The conference will feature sessions on putt...Read More
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Regulatory Oversight Panel Approves 'Pro-Business' Bills
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05/08/2013
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State: NJ | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The New Jersey Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee on Monday approved legislation that Republican Whip Scott Rumana said in a press release will help the state's businesses.Rumana, R-Wayne, said Assembly 4014 and Assembly 4015 mark a shift in philosophy underscored by ...Read More
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Rules Change Ends Mandatory Lump-Sum Payments
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05/06/2013
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: OH | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A rule proposed by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation will allow the agency and self-insured employers to make monthly installments on loss awards for scheduled injuries instead of paying lump-sum advances. The BWC really has no choice but to propose the rule: Legislation passe...Read More
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Roofer Fined for Fall Hazards at 3 Residential Sites
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05/03/2013
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State: FL | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a Florida roofing contractor for safety violations involving fall hazards following inspections in November and December 2012.OSHA said in a press release inspectors cited Collis Roofing, of Longwood, Fla., for hazards at three...Read More
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Routine Inspection Leads to $49,000 in Fines
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05/03/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: HI | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed penalties of $49,000 against the owner of a Hawaii hotel after investigators discovered 14 serious violations as part of a routine inspection.Federal safety officials fined Halekulani Corp., the owner of Halekulani Hotel in Waiki...Read More
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Rule Update Would Allow Appeals of NCCI Classifications
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05/03/2013
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: OK | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Oklahoma Insurance Department is proposing final adoption of a rule that will allow employers to appeal disputes over the rating classifications assigned to them by the National Council on Compensation Insurance to the insurance commissioner. The proposed Rule 365:15-1-24 would allow...Read More
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Reform and Database Bills Awaiting House Votes
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05/02/2013
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State: MO | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Missouri state House of Representatives has scheduled two bills that impact the state's workers' comp system for potential floor votes in the immediate future. The House scheduled ...Read More
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Representative Amends Bill to Reflect WCAC Proposal
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05/02/2013
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State: MN | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Advisory Council's legislative proposal motivated a state representatives to amend his bill to limit vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers.State Rep. Tim Mahoney, D-St. Paul, amended ...Read More
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Rules Proposed to Increase Inpatient Fee Schedule 2.7%
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04/25/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: MT | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Montana Department of Labor and Industry proposed rules that would increase payments for services performed in inpatient and outpatient facilities, clarify that professional service providers must bill according to the fee schedule and outline the process for selecting a treating physician....Read More
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