Workers' Compensation News
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Worker in Wellness Program Can't Get Benefits for Falling While on Walk | 02/07/2022 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that participation in an employer-sponsored wellness program didn't entitle a worker to benefits for injuries she suffered while taking a walk during a paid break. ...Read More | |||
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WCB Posts Schedule for Rollout of OnBoard System | 02/07/2022 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The New York Workers’ Compensation Board will begin the rollout of its new business information system in March and complete the launch in May. ...Read More | |||
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WCIRB's Governing Committee to Discuss Including COVID Claims in X-Mods | 02/04/2022 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Governing Committee will discuss when it meets Wednesday whether the Sept. 1 regulatory filing should include a provision to include COVID-19 claims in employers’ experience rating. ...Read More | |||
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Widow Cannot Challenge Denial of Worker's Claim | 02/03/2022 | |
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| State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| An Ohio appellate court ruled that the widow of a worker could not pursue a challenge to the denial of his schedule loss-of-use benefits claim after his death. ...Read More | |||
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WCJ Can Decide Reimbursement Due to Employer for Benefits Paid | 02/02/2022 | |
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| State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation judge had jurisdiction to determine the reimbursement owed to an employer and insurance carrier for benefits they had paid to a worker injured in an out-of-state accident. ...Read More | |||
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WCA Posts Rule Review Timeline | 02/01/2022 | |
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| State: NM | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration posted a schedule of its plans to conduct a review of rules this year. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Gets Benefits for Injuries From Falling While Headed to Break | 01/31/2022 | |
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| State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a fall as he was leaving his workplace for a smoke and snack break. ...Read More | |||
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WCD Updates Instructions for Gainful Employment Determination | 01/28/2022 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division posted updated thresholds to determine gainful employment and eligibility for permanent totally disability benefits. ...Read More | |||
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WCAB Asks 3rd DCA to Publish Decision on Fees for Missed Hearings | 01/27/2022 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board is asking California’s 3rd Appellate District Court to publish a decision that affirmed a fee award for a missed telephonic hearing. ...Read More | |||
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WCB Posts Educational Info on COVID Claims | 01/27/2022 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board on Wednesday launched a webinar series and webpage to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 at work, especially those suffering from so-called “long-haul” symptoms. ...Read More | |||
