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LASIE Holding Annual Conference Nov. 11-13
The Louisiana Association of Self-Insured Employers is holding its annual conference Nov. 11-13 in Baton Rouge. The conference will feature a legislative and legal update, as well as sessions exploring strategies…
WCD to Audit Arbiter, Interpreter Payments
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division said announced plans to review the timeliness and accuracy of payments for arbiter and interpreter services. The division said it will audit a sample of medical…
Worker Who Fell on Permanent Staircase Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell on a permanent staircase at a construction site should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case:…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Claim for Adjustment Disorder
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for his diagnosis of adjustment disorder. Case: Hayes v. Trimet, No. 864, 09/10/2026, unpublished. Facts: Ronald Hayes worked…
Exiting Your PEO Left You Exposed: What Staffing Agencies Miss About Standalone Workers’ Comp
Intended readers: HR managers, operations leaders, and business owners considering or managing a standalone workers’ compensation plan after leaving a professional employer organization (PEO). Why standalone workers’ compensation matters after a PEO…
P&T Committee Meeting Oct. 21
The California Division of Workers' Compensation announced that its Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee is meeting virtually Oct. 21. Committee members are scheduled to discuss topical drug products, GLP-1 drugs and biologics…
Commission Holding Educational Conference Oct. 27-28
The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission will hold its annual educational conference Oct. 27-28 in Stillwater. The conference will feature a panel discussion of common procedural and substantive issues in cases, with…
Uncomfortable Position on Sofa While Working From Home Didn’t Cause Compensable Injury
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylania upheld the denial of a self-represented worker’s claim that she was injured by sitting in an uncomfortable position while working from home during the COVID-19…
NCCI Posts Report on 2026 Legislative Trends
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said that the topics of interest in state and federal bills monitored in 2026 were mainly consistent with topics from prior years. However, there was…
Employer’s Challenge to Bus Driver’s Psychological Injury Claim Dismissed as Moot
A New York appellate court dismissed an employer’s challenge to an employee’s psychological injury claim as moot. Case: Parkinson v. Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, No. CV-25-0636, 09/10/2026, published. Facts:…
ICA Highlights New Bills Affecting Its Operations
The Industrial Commission of Arizona announced that a handful of bills lawmakers enacted earlier this year that directly affect its operations and organizations took effect Saturday. SB 1135 increased the maximum…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Comp Consultant’s Breach of Contract Claim
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a workers’ compensation consultant’s breach of contract claim against a client of its alleged predecessor-in-interest. Case: Compensation Guidance Inc. v. Aspro…