Workers' Compensation News
Audits Lead to $95,750 in Fines for UROs; High Scores Save Administrators From Penalties | 04/01/2022 | ||
By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor) | |||
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation fined nine utilization review organizations a combined $95,750 for violations uncovered during 2021 audits. ...Read More | |||
Amendments Limit Scope of Staffing Firm Bill | 03/30/2022 | ||
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A lawmaker who says he is trying to close a staffing agency loophole some employers are using to reduce workers’ compensation costs pared back the scope of his measure to focus on the manufacturing and mercantile industries. ...Read More | |||
Assembly Committees Hear Comp Bills Wednesday | 03/28/2022 | ||
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Two policy committees in the California Assembly on Wednesday will hear testimony on bills that would extend authorization to pay benefits by debit card, extend the COVID-19 presumption and close a loophole some employers are allegedly using to reduce their comp costs by classifying workers as te...Read More | |||
Abuse-of-Discretion Standard of Review Applies to Readjustment of Worker's Benefits | 03/23/2022 | ||
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The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that an abuse-of-discretion standard of review applies to a decision by the Department of Labor and Industries to adjust a worker’s benefits for an aggravation of his disability. ...Read More | |||
Auto Parts Seller Gets $1.26M Fine for 33 Safety Citations | 03/11/2022 | ||
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Following an investigation into a serious workplace injury at a Camden, New Jersey, auto shop, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations for 33 safety violations and a proposed penalty of $1,260,275. ...Read More | |||
Assignment of Service Agreement Doesn't Allow Carrier to Avoid Indemnity Obligations | 02/28/2022 | ||
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The Illinois Appellate last week court overturned a grant of summary judgment to an insurance carrier that had contested its duty to provide coverage to a worker employed by a contractor. ...Read More | |||
Alexis Bakofsky Named Chief of Staff for OIR | 02/28/2022 | ||
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Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier announced that Alexis Bakofsky was appointed chief of staff of the Office of Insurance Regulation. ...Read More | |||
Assembly Speaker Reappoints Nicholas Roxborough to CHSWC | 02/17/2022 | ||
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California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon reappointed Nicholas Roxborough to represent employers on the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation. ...Read More | |||
ALJ's Findings in Comp Proceedings Don't Have Preclusive Effect in Suit | 02/17/2022 | ||
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The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge’s preliminary finding that a worker had been terminated for cause was not binding on a district court presiding over the worker’s wrongful termination claim. ...Read More | |||
Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Due April 1 | 02/15/2022 | ||
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation reminds claims administrators that the report of claim counts for calendar year 2021 is due April 1. ...Read More | |||