Workers' Compensation News
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WCAB Rescinds Order That Delayed Trial for Lack of In-Person Testimony | 01/13/2021 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board published a significant panel decision Tuesday that rescinded a trial judge’s order indefinitely continuing a case until it is safe for participants to provide in-person testimony. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Groups Hope Biden's Labor Pick Will Mean Changes for Safety, Retaliation | 01/11/2021 | |
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| By: William Rabb (Reporter) | |||
| State: MA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| President-elect Joe Biden's selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary could signal a major shift in how federal authorities approach workplace safety and retaliation against immigrant workers, which could have an effect on compensation claims. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Gets Substantive Temporary Disability Benefits Without Express Authorization From Doctor | 01/11/2021 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was entitled to substantive temporary disability benefits after knee surgery but was not entitled to a penalty against his employer due to failure to pay. ...Read More | |||
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WCS Holding Medical Training Class Tuesday | 01/11/2021 | |
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| State: NV | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section is holding a new training class Tuesday called, “Delving Into D-35s.” The WCS...Read More | |||
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Worker With Head Injury Gets Award of Lifetime Income Benefits, Attorney Fees | 01/08/2021 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A Texas appellate court upheld an award of lifetime income benefits and attorney fees to a worker who had suffered significant head injuries while attempting to repair a tractor. ...Read More | |||
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WCD Data Shows Three-Quarters of COVID Claims Accepted | 01/08/2021 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Three-quarters of the claims filed for COVID-19 were accepted as of Monday, according to data from the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall | 01/07/2021 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a construction worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on a fall while he was walking an outdoor path at a construction site. ...Read More | |||
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Work Comp Commission Announces 2021 Mileage Rates | 01/07/2021 | |
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| State: SC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission announced a reduction in the reimbursement rate for injured workers who drive more than five miles away from their homes to receive medical care. ...Read More | |||
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Webinar to Explore COVID-19 and Work Comp | 01/07/2021 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| CorVel Corp. is hosting a webinar Thursday morning that will cover issues relating to COVID-19, including updated testing options and the rollout of vaccines. ...Read More | |||
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WCD Announces Reduction in Mileage Reimbursement | 01/06/2021 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced a reduction in the reimbursement rate for injured workers who have to travel for medical appointments in 2021. ...Read More | |||
