Workers' Compensation News
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Bill Would Add Marijuana to Intoxication Statute
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01/04/2024
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State: MO | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A Missouri lawmaker introduced legislation that would make clear that workers injured while under the influence of cannabis risk losing workers’ compensation benefits.
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Bill Would Provide PTSD Coverage to Dispatchers
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12/29/2023
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State: VA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A Virginia lawmaker is making another run at providing workers’ compensation coverage for emergency dispatchers who have post-traumatic stress disorder.
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BWC: $15 Million in Grants Available for Safety Projects
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12/18/2023
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State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on Friday announced that $15 million is available in grant funds for the research and development of personal protective equipment and protective technology to improve workplace safety.
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Blood Test Result Sinks Injured Worker's Claim
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11/16/2023
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State: WV | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to a worker because of his blood alcohol test result after he fell from a lift, despite the absence of any evidence that he was impaired.
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Bill Proposes Higher Payments for Doctors
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11/09/2023
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State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Florida lawmakers introduced legislation for the 2024 session that would increase payments to doctors for treating injured workers and giving depositions.
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Business Owner Owes SCIF $176,297 After Pleading Guilty to Fraud
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10/26/2023
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced that the owner of a California construction company who pleaded guilty to charges relating to underreporting payroll was ordered to pay $176,297 in restitution to State Compensation Insurance Fund.
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