Workers' Compensation News
Governor Appoints Celia Dietrich to Pinnacol Board | 07/27/2022 | ||
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Celia Dietrich to serve on the board of directors for Pinnacol Assurance. ...Read More | |||
Governor Extends Authorization for Debit Card Benefit Payments | 07/25/2022 | ||
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California employers will be able to deposit indemnity benefits into prepaid card accounts for injured workers through Jan. 1, 2024, under legislation enacted by Gov. Gavin Newsom. ...Read More | |||
Goldberg Segalla Adds Pardis Saleki to Orange County Group | 07/15/2022 | ||
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Goldberg Segalla announced that Pardis Saleki joined the firm’s workers’ compensation group in Orange County. ...Read More | |||
Gig Industry Firms Argue Against Employee Classification Law Before 9th COA | 07/14/2022 | ||
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Attorneys for gig industry firms including Uber and Postmates on Wednesday argued that a three-judge panel from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals should overturn a trial court judge who refused to stop California from implementing the employment classification standards from Assembly Bill 5....Read More | |||
Governor Signs Bill Limiting Coverage for Work-From-Home Injuries | 07/08/2022 | ||
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill establishing criteria for determining the compensability of work-from-home injuries. DeWine on June...Read More | |||
Governor Signs Bills Allowing NYSIF to Insure Businesses With Unpaid Balances | 07/06/2022 | ||
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill allowing the state’s workers’ compensation carrier of last resort to issue a policy to a former policyholder even when that business has an unpaid balance from a previous policy. ...Read More | |||
General Contractor Held Liable for Benefits to Uninsured Subcontractor's Employee | 07/05/2022 | ||
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A New York appellate court upheld a finding that an injured worker was an employee of an uninsured employer working under a general contractor who was liable for her benefits. ...Read More | |||
Governor Appoints Three Comp Judges | 06/29/2022 | ||
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. ...Read More | |||
Governor Appoints Director, Chief Judge of DWC | 06/13/2022 | ||
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appointed Maria Del Valle Koch as director and chief judge of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. ...Read More | |||
Gemini Buys IP From Med-Legal Services | 06/06/2022 | ||
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California-based Gemini Legal Support announced that it purchased intellectual property from the foreclosure of Med-Legal Services that it said it plans to use to increase its market share. ...Read More | |||