Worker's Compensation Top Delaware News Stories Top Delaware Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Reforms Credited for 11.57% Rate Cut in Delaware http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9ec53be593872ac9d7ffaca30cc751b7m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9ec53be593872ac9d7ffaca30cc751b7m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Citing the success of a series of hard-fought legislative reforms, Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn ordered an 11.57% cut in average work comp rates. Delaware Posts Notice of Financial Reporting Model http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=564c57ec6065b10460ac17baa479f3ecm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=564c57ec6065b10460ac17baa479f3ecm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Delaware Insurance Department has posted notice of plans to impose a new model regulation governing audited financial reports. Contractor Associations, OSHA Approve Safety Partnership http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2b551926ee19f9dedce1c8a2730dd4cab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2b551926ee19f9dedce1c8a2730dd4cab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and the Delaware Contractors Association of Newark approved a workplace safety partnership. Delaware Deputy Commissioner to Leave http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b964b5f25b27d11c49dfcae184b2bc75m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b964b5f25b27d11c49dfcae184b2bc75m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Deputy Insurance Commissioner Michael Vild has resigned to become general counsel at a Delaware race track. Del. Regulators Target 18-22% Rate Cut http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=20c9dc15e4029a5a9e96414b833f2480m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=20c9dc15e4029a5a9e96414b833f2480m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn said he will order an 18% rate cut next year, according to a news report. Delaware Governments Win Approval as Self-Insureds http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l299f07r750173mn55e53om http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l299f07r750173mn55e53om Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn has approved a new self-insured group covering 28 local governments. Occupational Therapy Board Sets Public Hearing http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=i240b07z1367084pq29b28b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=i240b07z1367084pq29b28b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Occupational Therapy Board will hold a hearing Oct. 3 on license renewal rule changes. Delaware High Court Adopts Horseplay Test http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u191j07z1195293fg19g20j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u191j07z1195293fg19g20j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Supreme Court adopted a four-part test to determine whether horseplay falls within the scope of employment. Del. Justices: Judge´s Instructions Dispelled Prejudice http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f171g07f1146907hi0c40cc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f171g07f1146907hi0c40cc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A judge's instructions eliminated any juror misconception of double recovery in a tortfeasor personal injury suit, the state Supreme Court ruled. Department Notes Scheduled Coverage Changes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=o164f07o1399011no31a59b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=o164f07o1399011no31a59b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor detailed upcoming changes for independent contractors, partners and sole proprietors. Thoroughbred Group Creates Comp Program for Trainers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=w131i07v1057177op45l52R http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=w131i07v1057177op45l52R Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen are offering trainers at Delaware Park cut-rate workers' compensation insurance. OSHA Names New Wilmington Area Office Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r96t07x1301767qr27j54ib http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r96t07x1301767qr27j54ib Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA appointed Domenick Salvatore as director of the Wilmington area office. Workers´ Comp Reform Law on Hold http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u95g07k1238478de29x59em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u95g07k1238478de29x59em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The workers' compensation law approved in January is on hold until the General Assembly corrects some unclear language. Delaware Won´t Enforce New Coverage Law http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u74a07d1188403z1u50dszR http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=u74a07d1188403z1u50dszR Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Denn won't require sole proprietors to obtain coverage until lawmakers clarify the new reform law. Municipality Exempt From WPCA http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x72h07u1422309gh9y16qos http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x72h07u1422309gh9y16qos Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A municipality is exempt from damages under the Wage Payment and Collection Act because the act exempts all political entities. Department Sets Employer Conference for May 16 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e53a07r1562208gh58q24kb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e53a07r1562208gh58q24kb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor set its employer conference for May 16 in Wilmington. Delaware Reform Awaits Panel Appointments http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=n19n07x1558671kl20c20um http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=n19n07x1558671kl20c20um Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Office of Workers' Compensation and Ingenix await appointment of the Health Care Advisory Panel to launch workers' comp reform. Delaware Reforms Become Law With Lightning Speed http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b18w07y1308185de58p26fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b18w07y1308185de58p26fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The governor wasted no time in signing Delaware's sweeping workers' compensation reform bill this week. Delaware Legislature Passes Reform Bill http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=q17h07m1524589de41x43jm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=q17h07m1524589de41x43jm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Delaware House considered and approved the 2007 workers' compensation reform package in a single day. Delaware Reform Bill Speeds Toward House http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=t16e07c1576953yz37o8xnm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=t16e07c1576953yz37o8xnm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Delaware Senate swiftly approved a massive reform to the workers' compensation system Tuesday.