Workers' Compensation News
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Murphy Vetoes Policy Cancellation Grace Period Bill; Other Comp Bills Advance | 12/16/2020 | |
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| By: William Rabb (Reporter) | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Three workers' compensation bills — and one conditional veto by the governor — are moving through the New Jersey Legislature this week after months of inaction. ...Read More | |||
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Man Pleads Guilty to Falsely Claiming COVID Benefits | 12/16/2020 | |
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| State: GA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| An Atlanta man pleaded guilty to committing fraud after he faked a doctor's note and told his employer that he was sick with COVID-19. Santwon Ant...Read More | |||
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MLAC Solicits Proposed Legislation for 2021 | 12/14/2020 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Oregon’s workers’ compensation advisory panel announced that it is ready to start reviewing proposals for the 2021 legislative session. ...Read More | |||
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Man Pleads Guilty to Workers' Comp Fraud | 12/11/2020 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A Southern California man could face more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to workers’ compensation fraud, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. ...Read More | |||
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Max Weekly Benefit Climbs to $1,011 for 2021 | 12/03/2020 | |
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| State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The average weekly wage in Florida rose to $1,011 this year, triggering an increase in the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit, the state Division of Workers' Compensation announced. ...Read More | |||
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Man Charged With Double Dipping After Complaint From Crime Bureau | 12/01/2020 | |
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| State: CT | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A Connecticut man has been charged with fraud after he failed to report income while collecting workers' compensation benefits. The prosecution ar...Read More | |||
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Man Once Convicted of Comp Fraud Charged With Coughing on Protesters | 11/24/2020 | |
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| State: VA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A Virginia man who once went to prison for workers' compensation fraud has been charged with deliberately coughing on supporters of President-elect Joe Biden outside President Trump's golf course. ...Read More | |||
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Meat Plant Managers Suspended After Charges of Betting on Number of COVID Cases | 11/23/2020 | |
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| State: IA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| One of the country's largest meat producers has suspended managers at an Iowa pork plant and has launched an investigation after allegations that they placed bets on how many workers would get sick from the coronavirus disease. ...Read More | |||
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MTI America Names Sam Hillman VP of Sales and Account Management | 11/20/2020 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| MTI America announced that Sam Hillman will be joining the company as vice president of sales and account management. ...Read More | |||
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Mother of Killed Worker Wants Law Changed for Companies That Violate OSHA Regs | 11/20/2020 | |
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| State: AL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Alabama's workers' compensation benefit levels have made headlines in the state this week after the mother of a young man killed on the job said his life appears to be worth only $7,500. ...Read More | |||
