Workers' Compensation News
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Framing Contractor Again Cited for Workplace Safety Violations
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04/03/2023
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State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Thursday announced it cited a Florida framing contractor over safety violations, marking the sixth time since 2021 that the company has faced similar allegations.
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Feds Update Firefighter Claims Process
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03/28/2023
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The federal Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has updated its policy in the Federal Employees’ Compensation Program to further streamline claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational diseases.
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Fake Comp Certificate Charges Lead to Guilty Pleas
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03/13/2023
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Two people pleaded guilty to multiple felony counts of insurance fraud and forgery in what the California Department of Insurance called a $54 million work comp fraud scheme.
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Former PEO Manager Escapes Restitution Order, Gets Remand for Resentencing
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03/08/2023
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A California appellate court vacated a restitution order for a former professional employer organization manager convicted of engaging in an unlawful workers’ compensation business transaction and remanded the case for resentencing consistent with legislation enacted in 2021 limit...Read More
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First Responder PTSD Presumption Bill Filed
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02/16/2023
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State: NM | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Police and emergency medical services first responders would have a presumptive workers' compensation injury if they are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder relative to a workplace incident, under proposed legislation filed by New Mexico lawmakers Tuesday.
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Federal Defense Act Includes Firefighter Presumption
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01/10/2023
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Respiratory issues and specified cancers are presumed to arise out of employment for federal firefighters with at least five years of experience, under a defense act signed by President Joe Biden.
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