Workers' Compensation News
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Contractor Racks Up $234,360 in Penalties for Safety Violations
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09/14/2020
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State: WA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said a construction company with a history of safety violations is facing $234,360 in penalties for problems at two Seattle job sites that exposed workers to potential injuries.
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COVID Presumption Bills Now on Life Support
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09/11/2020
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State: VA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A Senate bill that would provide a COVID-19 presumption for first responders, health workers and teachers appears to have died in a special session of the Virginia legislature, and a House measure is facing uncertainty.
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Comp Gurus Take Issue With AMA's Call for Loosened Opioid Regulations
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09/10/2020
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By: William Rabb (Reporter)
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The prescription opioid crisis is far from over, despite recent reports suggesting otherwise, panelists said during the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions annual conference Wednesday.
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Causation Can't Be Based on Doctor's Vague Opinion
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09/10/2020
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State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A New York appellate court ruled that substantial evidence did not support a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board to award benefits to a worker for a meniscus tear.
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Comp Court Cuts Hours
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09/09/2020
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State: NE | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Starting Oct. 1, the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court will have shorter hours, the court announced.
The court, which is typically open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday, will be open until 4:30 p.m. at its Lincoln and Omaha offices.
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