Md., N.C. Cautiously Moving to In-Person Hearings

Two East Coast states are moving toward in-person proceedings, but with caution. Maryland: The Workers' Compensation Commission announced Tuesday that in-person hearings will resume but will be “vastly different” and must follow guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Parties should arrive no earlier than five minutes before a scheduled appointment and should wear a face covering at all times. They also will be asked relevant questions about their health and must use hand sanitizer and avoid shaking hands, the commission said. Restroom use is limited to one ...