Workers' Compensation News
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Bill Would Adopt ABC Test for Work Comp | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: RI | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Legislation introduced in Rhode Island would require using what’s commonly referred to as the “ABC test” to determine whether someone is an employee and eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, among other things. ...Read More | |||
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Court Revives Retired Police Officer's Claim for Heart Conditions | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: NV | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Nevada Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a retired police officer for his heart issues, finding that substantial evidence did not support a conclusion that he could correct his predisposing conditions. ...Read More | |||
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Bill Proposes to Double Benefits for Injuries Tied to Safety Violations | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: IA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Iowa workers who are injured as a result of workplace safety violations would receive a 100% increase in benefits, under legislation introduced Wednesday. ...Read More | |||
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Kids' Chance of California Announces 2024 Board | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Kids’ Chance of California announced a new slate of directors for the terms running through Dec. 31, 2025. ...Read More | |||
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WCIRB Classification and Rating Committee Meets Jan. 30 | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Classification and Rating Committee is holding a virtual public meeting on Jan. 30. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Updating MTUS Drug List | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced updates to the drug list in the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule to align with changes in published treatment guidelines. ...Read More | |||
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Bill Would Require Notices About Workers' Rights to Consult Comp Attorney | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Notices that California employers are required to post in a conspicuous location frequented by employees would be required to reference the right to consult an attorney, under a new bill. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Rebuked for Filing 8th Frivolous Challenge to Denial of Claim | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A federal appellate court scolded an injured worker challenging the denial of her claim for benefits for filing a frivolous appeal and expressly warned her that a ninth attempt would warrant sanctions. ...Read More | |||
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Bills Address PTSD Benefits, Rulemaking Requirements | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: VA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Virginia lawmakers have introduced bills that would eliminate a cap on benefits provided to first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and exempt the Workers’ Compensation Commission from some formal rulemaking requirements. ...Read More | |||
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Defendants Get Summary Judgment Dismissing Stagehand's Labor Law Claims | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment in their favor. Case: A...Read More | |||
