Worker's Compensation Top Utah News Stories Top Utah Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 New Law May Allow Employers to Block Benefits for Illegal Aliens http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8828af333ecc3afb73fa5fa4b800b37fc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8828af333ecc3afb73fa5fa4b800b37fc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A new law may make illegal aliens ineligible for permanent total disability benefits because they are not eligible to return to work. Nielsen Named First Director of Office of Coal Mine Safety http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d7064017ddd705fc48fa1ef1aa47dbd6c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d7064017ddd705fc48fa1ef1aa47dbd6c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Mine company executive Garth Nielsen is the new director of the new state agency, the Office of Coal Mine Safety. Utah Converting to Birth-Month Renewals of Producer Licenses http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=432bde035ffc00ff7efdf351ac8be923j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=432bde035ffc00ff7efdf351ac8be923j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Department of Insurance is converting to birth-month renewals of producer licenses. Utah District Court Considering Waterboarding Suit Against Employer http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1a769fa5fbbdf4cb2df3db686f100df6k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1a769fa5fbbdf4cb2df3db686f100df6k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Provo district court heard arguments in a suit alleging damages against an employer following a waterboarding incident. Agent Serving Six Months Jail Time for Defrauding Clients http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f2360f98ed900e3033eb28a478719c12c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f2360f98ed900e3033eb28a478719c12c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state insurance agent was sentenced to six months in jail for defrauding clients. Work/Life Awards Set for July 16 in Salt Lake City http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=29c62975a299f02d504ef7f8b4c6bf7dc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=29c62975a299f02d504ef7f8b4c6bf7dc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Work/Life Awards honoring the state's best work places will be held in Salt Lake City on July 16. Division Announces Disciplinary Actions with $81,667 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=48bcf3153e4397602e5110682fba78c9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=48bcf3153e4397602e5110682fba78c9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation announced four disciplinary orders with fines totaling $81,667. Pickup Replacing Summerhays at Workers´ Compensation Fund in Utah http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7b2e183729f3f924d0350bc9d9677215j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7b2e183729f3f924d0350bc9d9677215j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Ray Pickup will succeed Lane Summerhays as president of the Workers' Compensation Fund. Director Says SS Offsets, Attorney Fees at Top of Legislative Agenda http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f867e8c9386616bf21b88790dfc5586cc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f867e8c9386616bf21b88790dfc5586cc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Director of the Industrial Accident Division says SS offsets and attorney fees are top legislative priorities in '09. Administrator Ready to Propose New Rules on Fraud, Self Insurance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5c087658325d4abf011175d36fb2d61bc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5c087658325d4abf011175d36fb2d61bc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Industrial Accident Division will soon propose new rules on employee benefits, fraud and self insurance. A.M. Best Upgrade's Rating For Utah Fund http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e76dff80144e4d4350eb2ffae527f0cj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e76dff80144e4d4350eb2ffae527f0cj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A.M. Best upgraded its credit and financial strength ratings for the Workers' Compensation Fund to 'A.' Utah Fund Announces April 22 Seminar http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=95bcffc5c59cb4aa7f4d2f8e2b079eb9k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=95bcffc5c59cb4aa7f4d2f8e2b079eb9k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers Compensation Fund announced that it will host a return-to-work seminar on Tuesday, April 22. Utah Law Allows Employers to Apply to Stop Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=021b08a5d91d0a5482a9574a5c83e4fcc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=021b08a5d91d0a5482a9574a5c83e4fcc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Utah law will now allow employers to apply to stop benefits to disabled workers fired for cause. Utah Workers' Compensation Fund Offering Safety Courses http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=76b0e05bd5078f70655fe0461a067cacj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=76b0e05bd5078f70655fe0461a067cacj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Fund will offer safety courses for forklift and scissor lift and boom operators on Feb. 28. Arthur J. Gallagher Purchases Utah Employee Benefits Brokerage http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e9b2f3feee1b1941d8232d7d35da2c7j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e9b2f3feee1b1941d8232d7d35da2c7j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Arthur J. Gallagher purchased Taylor Benefits, an employee benefits brokerage based in Holladay. Lawmaker Still Pushing Bill to Ease Employer Cutoff of TD Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=81e71cc8c41d7627621f79d025845104j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=81e71cc8c41d7627621f79d025845104j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state lawmaker will continue pushing for a bill to make it easier for employers to cut off TD benefits despite an advisory council vote against it. Utah House Passes PEO Bill http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=007227ccfa9693e2e8ed6baa428735c3m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=007227ccfa9693e2e8ed6baa428735c3m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Utah House voted 74-10 to create a licensing system for PEOs. Utah WCF To Host Two New OSHA Seminars http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6168e589c0bbb8be46b497d37766007dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6168e589c0bbb8be46b497d37766007dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Fund announced two new OSHA seminars for Feb. 21. Utah WCF Announces New Construction Safety Seminar http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5bc2026a33883c5b9047904ed9291af9k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5bc2026a33883c5b9047904ed9291af9k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Fund announced a new construction safety seminar for Feb. 20-21. Utah Advisory Council Considering Comp Bill Today http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41b0a43c0b9ae36ace01f0e0b6fbe79ej http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41b0a43c0b9ae36ace01f0e0b6fbe79ej Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Advisory Council will discuss a bill today that would allow employers to terminate benefits for crimes and drug abuse.