Workers' Compensation News
Cal/OSHA: Employers Must Post Annual Summary of Injuries by Feb. 1 | 01/26/2023 | ||
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California’s workplace safety regulatory agency reminds employers of their requirement to post their 2022 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses by Feb. 1. ...Read More | |||
Court: Worker Should Have Been Granted Summary Judgment on Claim for Fall | 01/26/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that a construction worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries from falling into a ditch. ...Read More | |||
Carrier Fails to Effectively Cancel Policy for Nonpayment of Premium | 01/23/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier had not effectively canceled its coverage for a policy before its insured's employee was injured on the job. ...Read More | |||
Commissioner Announces CIGA Appointments | 01/20/2023 | ||
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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Thursday announced the appointments of April Savoy, Patrick Wong and Peter Guastamachio to the board of governors for the California Insurance Guarantee Association. ...Read More | |||
Commission Awards Overturned Due to Worker's Untimely Filing of Appeals | 01/20/2023 | ||
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The Missouri Court of Appeals overturned two awards to an injured employee, finding her appeal of the initial denial was not timely filed. Ca...Read More | |||
Court Upholds Denial of Employer's Request for Reconsideration/Rehearing | 01/20/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board denying an employer’s request for reconsideration and/or full board review. ...Read More | |||
Chamber of Commerce Hosting Webinar on Misclassification | 01/20/2023 | ||
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The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar Feb. 7 on best practices regarding employee classification. The chamber said in an event n...Read More | |||
Committee Passes Bill to Clarify Exclusion of Injuries Sustained in Recreational Activity | 01/20/2023 | ||
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A Montana legislative committee passed a bill that would clarify the exclusion on coverage for injuries sustained during social or recreational activities. ...Read More | |||
Claims Against Defendant in Civil Suit Should Have Been Dismissed as Barred by Exclusive Remedy | 01/19/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a personal injury action should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a co-worker’s claims against him as barred by the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Law. ...Read More | |||
Court Clarifies Special Compensation Fund's Liability for Workers With Preexisting Disability | 01/18/2023 | ||
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The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii ruled that the state’s Special Compensation Fund is not liable for permanent partial disability benefits if a worker’s preexisting condition didn't cause a loss or impairment of a physical or mental function before the compensable a...Read More | |||