Worker's Compensation Top Kansas News Stories Top Kansas 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 OSHA Launches Statewide Construction Safety Initiative http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5096421a7fc46a77cf46f2f62dc81e49b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5096421a7fc46a77cf46f2f62dc81e49b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA announced a statewide local emphasis program for commercial and residential construction sites to be chosen randomly by ZIP Code. Kansas Health Policy Authority Awards Database Contract http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=646fdf0ab6704c405868f7715ea01e1fk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=646fdf0ab6704c405868f7715ea01e1fk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Kansas Health Policy Authority recently awarded a contract to create a database that will analyze a variety of health care data. Gov. Sebelius Names Two Board of Nursing Members http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=149714ce708218bb6692a1da0c9d5c39b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=149714ce708218bb6692a1da0c9d5c39b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Kathleen Sebelius named two members to the State Board of Nursing for four-year terms. Kansas Supreme Court Reaffirms Casco Decision http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34f8db2176a0352d8c1a834e5e0bf42fj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34f8db2176a0352d8c1a834e5e0bf42fj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court rejected arguments that its Casco decision rendered the state's parallel injury statute unconstitutional. Wichita Independent Business Association Adds Comp, Other Lines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0e8b10da6bfc5e735fcfcabb25c9994b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0e8b10da6bfc5e735fcfcabb25c9994b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Wichita Independent Business Association added workers' compensation and other property and casualty lines for members. Department Reminds Stakeholders of e-Filing Requirements http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f52afce6ad1f8fe0cf71eda1de269f00b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f52afce6ad1f8fe0cf71eda1de269f00b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Insurance reminded stakeholders it will require electronic filings using SERFF beginning Jan. 1. Department Reports Statewide Workplace Deaths Rose in 2006 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c53047aa62e1013eb4c7cb8a1940fe35b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c53047aa62e1013eb4c7cb8a1940fe35b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor reportted workplace deaths reached 85 in 2006, up from 81 in 2005, with 93% of the deaths being men. Kan. Court: Co-Workers Weren´t Negligent in Response to Heart Attack http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ccbfbf779ae4163439db9cac238a7285k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ccbfbf779ae4163439db9cac238a7285k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Co-workers did not act in a negligent manner while responding to a woman's heart attack, according to an appellate court ruling. Kan. Court Grants Exception to Going-and-Coming Rule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30360039020864430d65ec9688b1ecf3k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30360039020864430d65ec9688b1ecf3k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals ruled that a construction foreman's vehicular accident was exempt from the going-and-coming rule. Cafe Con Leche, OSHA Form Alliance to Aid Spanish-Speaking Workers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71eed87c037b903dc847f0cd848bfe10b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71eed87c037b903dc847f0cd848bfe10b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and the Cafe Con Leche Health and Safety Outreach Committee formed an alliance to promote workplace safety for Spanish-speaking workers. Survey Shows Employers Recorded 46,800 Nonfatal Injuries in 2006 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=199531478ff6a2869f460bc20c25f42bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=199531478ff6a2869f460bc20c25f42bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Department of Labor survey showed an estimated 46,800 nonfatal workplace injuries for the state's private employers in 2006. Department Sets Seminars for Overland Park, Wichita in September http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db9247c06bbfff8d2beddeb87b4f03eab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db9247c06bbfff8d2beddeb87b4f03eab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor reported workers' compensation seminars are set for Overland Park on Sept. 8-9 and in Wichita on Sept. 23-24. Department Places Tutorial for Injured Workers Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2469ea912cacee5ab1bd4053638ad71eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2469ea912cacee5ab1bd4053638ad71eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor has put a tutorial to help injured workers understand their rights and duties online. MCI Telemarketer Entitled to Award for Dance Contest Knee Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b6e5ac96d7afb08894031b56d95ce6fck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b6e5ac96d7afb08894031b56d95ce6fck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals affirmed an award to an MCI telemarketer who suffered a knee injury while participating in a dance contest. Rose Named BerkleyNet Director of Business Development http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4b26bd87408725768509bb5ae7baf05dc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4b26bd87408725768509bb5ae7baf05dc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Jason Rose was appointed as the new director of business development for BerkleyNet in charge of Midwest product distribution. Kansas Court Affirms PD Reduction for Pre-existing Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ecf6ff4ac16dc7429cdb1888404dbcd6k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ecf6ff4ac16dc7429cdb1888404dbcd6k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court affirmed a lower court's reduction of permanent total disability benefits due to a pre-existing condition. Casco Applies to All Workers' Comp Cases, Kansas Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8abeaafe3cac0d5bf1d010027daadc42k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8abeaafe3cac0d5bf1d010027daadc42k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that the 2007 Casco decision shall apply to all workers' compensation cases. OSHA, Contractors Form Partnership for Arena Construction http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=572a3316f93f6da8decfa665d33e3b3db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=572a3316f93f6da8decfa665d33e3b3db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA, contractors and state safety representatives formed a safety partnership for construction at the Sedgwick County Arena. Chances for Premium Rates, Bilateral Injury Legislation Diminishing http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f0651d096d5048958c99114cc8222621b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f0651d096d5048958c99114cc8222621b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Legislation dealing with premium rates and bilateral injuries will most likely be put on hold as the legislative session nears an end. Kansas Senate Approves Flex-Rating System Legislation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3377634d09e7f6f3aa898a24b4911d4bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3377634d09e7f6f3aa898a24b4911d4bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Senate passed legislation to create a flex-rating system for property/casualty insurers.