Workers' Compensation News
BLS: Fatal Injuries for Ag Workers Lowest Since 2013 | 08/29/2023 | ||
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday said agricultural worker fatalities fell 10% in 2021 to the lowest number since 2013. BLS reported ...Read More | |||
BWC Proposes Amendments to Medical Impairment Rating Registry Rules | 08/23/2023 | ||
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The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is holding a hearing Sept. 18 on proposed amendments to the rules for its medical impairment rating registry program. ...Read More | |||
Biden Announces Heat Safety Actions | 07/28/2023 | ||
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President Joe Biden on Thursday outlined steps his administration is taking to address the consequences of extreme heat, including targeted inspections of industries where workers are at increased risk of heat exposure and the adoption of federal heat-related protections. ...Read More | |||
BWC: Plumber Owes $42,000 for Comp Fraud | 07/10/2023 | ||
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A plumber convicted of working two jobs while receiving benefits was ordered to pay $42,000 in restitution to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. ...Read More | |||
BWC Transitional Work Program Increases Grants for Employers | 07/05/2023 | ||
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation last week announced that it is increasing grants employers can use to get injured workers back to work as quickly as possible. ...Read More | |||
Block Elected Comp Court Presiding Judge | 07/05/2023 | ||
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The Nebraska Supreme Court approved the election of Dirk V. Block as presiding judge of the Workers’ Compensation Court. The comp cour...Read More | |||
Bay Area Construction Companies Charged With Fraud | 06/29/2023 | ||
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Five people associated with two Northern California-based construction companies were charged with fraud and conspiracy for allegedly misclassifying employees as contractors to avoid paying workers’ compensation insurance and payroll taxes, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office ...Read More | |||
Bill Proposes Raising Fees for Attorneys, Physician Reports | 06/29/2023 | ||
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Claimants’ attorneys in New Jersey would be entitled to contingency fees of up to 25%, under recently introduced legislation. “The ...Read More | |||
Bills to Maintain Debit Card Payments, Extend Presumptions in SD Go to Senate Floor | 06/28/2023 | ||
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Bills that would give fire and rescue workers in San Diego the same presumptions as other first responders, and allow California carriers to continue using debit cards to pay indemnity benefits, bypassed a fiscal committee and are now up for a vote by the full Senate. ...Read More | |||
Bill to Bar No-Rehire Settlement Tactics Heading to Governor | 06/27/2023 | ||
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Oregon lawmakers are sending Gov. Tina Kotek a bill that would prohibit employers from requiring injured workers to enter into a no-rehire agreement as part of settlement negotiations. ...Read More | |||