Workers' Compensation News
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Transit Worker Can't Get Benefits for Exacerbation of Mental Issues | 07/27/2023 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a train conductor was not entitled to benefits for the alleged exacerbation of preexisting psychological problems because of stress from his potential exposure to COVID-19 during the pandemic. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Reminds Insurance Carriers EDI 3.1.4 Now Live | 07/27/2023 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation reminds insurance companies that the new electronic data interchange standard, EDI Claims Release 3.1.4, went live Wednesday. ...Read More | |||
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NCCI Proposes 12.7% Loss Cost Decrease | 07/27/2023 | |
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| State: WV | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The National Council on Compensation Insurance on Wednesday filed a proposed 12.7% loss cost decrease in West Virginia, effective Nov. 1. Go...Read More | |||
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3rd DCA Publishes Decision Upholding Citation Against Framing Contractor | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Court of Appeal for the 3rd District of California this week ordered publication of its decision from late last month that upheld a citation against a framing contractor for a worker’s fall through an unprotected stairwell opening. ...Read More | |||
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Economic Recovery Helps Drive 14% Increase in Premiums | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| California workers’ compensation premium levels increased 14% in 2022 as a result of the economic recovery following the pandemic, according to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau. ...Read More | |||
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Study Links High Temperatures to Increase in Work Injuries | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A study by a left-leaning nonprofit reportedly found that between 2.5% and 4% of injuries and illnesses serious enough to result in a workers’ compensation claim in California are caused by higher temperatures. ...Read More | |||
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KEMI Announces $15.9M Dividend | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: KY | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Vendor | |||
| Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance announced a $15.9 million dividend for eligible policyholders. More than 13,000 policyholders will receiv...Read More | |||
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Statute of Limitations Bars Worker's Claim for Additional TTD Benefits | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: KY | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s claim for additional benefits was time-barred because she waited until three years after the termination of her temporary total disability compensation. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Can't Get Benefits for Alleged Fear of COVID | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a transit employee failed to prove she suffered a psychological injury from her potential exposure to COVID-19 at work. ...Read More | |||
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NCCI: No Sign of Imminent Recession, Major Economic Slowdown | 07/26/2023 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The National Council on Compensation Insurance said in its latest quarterly economics briefing that while a recession or major economic slowdown could have adverse effects on workers’ compensation premiums and losses, there is currently no clear evidence of a decline in economic activity or...Read More | |||
