Worker's Compensation Top North Dakota News Stories Top North Dakota 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 Annual Agent Forums to be Held Wednesday Through Sept. 16 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d80ec488f143bf9a0a474f83148ab18w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d80ec488f143bf9a0a474f83148ab18w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Hamm will discuss insurance issues at the department's annual agent forums. Arraignment Set Aug. 25 for Former WSI Head http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=203527e0bb98e14686291240705ffa63b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=203527e0bb98e14686291240705ffa63b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Former Workforce Safety and Insurance head Sandy Blunt is scheduled to be arraigned on two felony charges Aug. 25. Decision on WSI Ballot Initiative Due by Sept. 9 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2fdf4e8177800f6fb16a84736d8d3d6ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2fdf4e8177800f6fb16a84736d8d3d6ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Secretary of State's Office will decide by Sept. 9 if a proposal to let the governor hire the WSI director goes on the Nov. 4 ballot. WSI Ballot Initiative Supporters Meet With Secretary of State Today http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e32a20a3fe5c8be134f10ec1ff6baefb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e32a20a3fe5c8be134f10ec1ff6baefb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Supporters of a ballot measure to let the governor hire the Workforce Safety and Insurance director go to the Secretary of State's Office today. WSI Resumes Using Office of Administrative Hearing Judges Today http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0a69183953460f0933cd17c514ebd63db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0a69183953460f0933cd17c514ebd63db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workforce Safety and Insurance has resumed using Office of Administrative Hearing judges to hear injured workers' appeals. Supporters Claim Enough Petitions for Ballot Initiative on WSI Selection http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7ac899759efd414023df29a0f096d571b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7ac899759efd414023df29a0f096d571b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Supporters claim enough signatures for a ballot initiative on allowing the governor to select the Workforce Safety and Insurance director. Workforce Safety and Insurance Board Seeks Comments on Goals http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4c19559b0bf342130531ea3d2d281b90b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4c19559b0bf342130531ea3d2d281b90b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workforce Safety and Insurance board asked citizens to rate proposed 'End Statements' for the agency in an online survey. Legislator Says Privatizing Fund May Need Crisis as Trigger http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f7177bbeceea5f46fcc9faac764d6ae9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f7177bbeceea5f46fcc9faac764d6ae9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The chairman of a committee looking at converting Workforce Safety and Insurance to a mutual company said the time may not have come for that action. Top Court Reverses Dismissal of Charges Against WSI Ex-Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a70d7413386f1cc0d9b9ca90f9916ca5b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a70d7413386f1cc0d9b9ca90f9916ca5b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court reversed a district court's dismissal of a criminal complaint against former Workforce Safety and Insurance head Sandy Blunt. Lawmakers to Consider Switching Fund to Mutual Insurance Company http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0e254dd5d2558c8ac4ff7ff5bdc6887ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0e254dd5d2558c8ac4ff7ff5bdc6887ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A legislative committee will hold hearings July 9-10 as part of its consideration of converting Workforce Safety and Insurance to a mutual insurer. Surveys Show Stakeholder Satisfaction with Agency Remains High http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=47a4f4b775e5dd1f19b1ddba20aa71bab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=47a4f4b775e5dd1f19b1ddba20aa71bab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Surveys released by Workforce Safety and Insurance showed overall satisfaction with the agency by employers and injured workers remains high. Workforce Safefy and Insurance Directors Meet Thursday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e63e57b70e83e8e17325eb7c765f40a1b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e63e57b70e83e8e17325eb7c765f40a1b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workforce Safety and Insurance board members meet in Bismarck Thursday on matters including a legislative update and dividends. Injured Workers to Receive 5.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustments July 1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ab60cd58b961d1b355b7d9c8f021b258b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ab60cd58b961d1b355b7d9c8f021b258b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workforce Safety and Insurance announced some injured workers will receive a record 5.6% cost-of-living adjustment on July 1. Former Fraud Investigator Sues Workforce Safety and Insurance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5b98ef379dcdb37b02ad7308f5759776b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5b98ef379dcdb37b02ad7308f5759776b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Former Workforce Safety and Insurance fraud investigator Todd Flanagan filed suit, alleging he was fired for reporting wrongdoing. Board Approves Rate Plan with 2.5% Premium Increase http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=10728b2ed8e9e25627f652814ef2daadb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=10728b2ed8e9e25627f652814ef2daadb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workforce Safety and Insurance directors approved a rate plan effective July 1 that will boost premium volume 2.5% due to a wage cap change. N.D. High Court Rules Five-Year TPD Limit Doesn't Apply to 1990 Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1ada59bb713c0e6a43d1633b7ece0bb8k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1ada59bb713c0e6a43d1633b7ece0bb8k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that the five-year temporary partial disability benefit limit doesn't apply to a police officer's 1990 claim. N.D. Carrier Can't Subrogate Against Legal Malpractice Settlement http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a68e1d50d8c8e7d16eefddb94cd8a412k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a68e1d50d8c8e7d16eefddb94cd8a412k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that Workforce Safety and Insurance is statutorily precluded from subrogating against a legal malpractice settlement. Board Rejects Appeals by Two Former WSI Officials http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c4baa005e0cb811d82c7ba59a9ff511cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c4baa005e0cb811d82c7ba59a9ff511cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workforce Safety and Insurance board members affirmed the dismissals of two former executives of workers' compensation agency. Prosecutor Mulls Criminal Charges Against Former WSI Chairman http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fccea9efd63b601f372175d0cc60d717b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fccea9efd63b601f372175d0cc60d717b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Pierce County prosecutor Galen Mack said he's still considering possible criminal charges against former WSI board chairman Robert Indvik. Board Picks Former Fargo Mayor As Interim Comp Agency Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64c6bfe04001e72adfa09daa9cef3265b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64c6bfe04001e72adfa09daa9cef3265b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workforce Safety and Insurance board picked former Fargo Mayor Bruce Furness as interim agency head.