Workers' Compensation News
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Uber Eyes a Return to Anchorage
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09/23/2016
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State: AK | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Employer
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Uber, the ride-hailing service that stopped operating in Alaska after the state Department of Labor said it had misclassified its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, is reportedly trying to return to Anchorage, KTUU-TV ...Read More
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UR, Lien Reforms Heading to Governor
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09/01/2016
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would crack down on lien filers and prohibit utilization review for certain treatments provided by medical provider network doctors within the first 30 days of an injury.
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Uniformed Delivery Drivers Weren't Independent Contractors
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08/31/2016
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State: WA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Delivery drivers who were required to consent to random drug testing, and wear uniforms and identification badges, were "workers" as defined by the Industrial Insurance Act, and their employer was required to provide workers' compensation insurance, the Washington Court of Appeals r...Read More
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USPS Fails to Deliver Hazard-Free Workplace, OSHA says
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08/19/2016
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State: MD | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The U.S. Postal Service is facing $111,540 in fines after federal safety inspectors found several hazards at a USPS facility in Silver Spring for which the service had been cited previously.
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U.S. HealthWorks Acquires 14 Occ Med Centers From Lakeside
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08/10/2016
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State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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In its largest acquisition yet, the health care provider network U.S. HealthWorks has purchased Lakeside Occupational Medical Centers' 14 occupational health centers in Florida, U.S. HealthWorks announced Tuesday.
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Uber Pushing Legislation to Ease Operations in Beaver State
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08/08/2016
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State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Ride-hailing firm Uber is planning to sponsor legislation next year that would allow it to operate throughout Oregon despite the fact that the state’s labor commissioner last year said he believes the company’s drivers are employees and not independent contractors.
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