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WCIRB Webinar to Cover Medical Cost Drivers
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is holding a webinar on Sept. 23 to explore medical cost drivers. The presentation will cover key findings and emerging trends from an…
Worker Cleared to Return to Full Duty Still Gets TTD
The Superior Court of New Jersey’s Appellate Division upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker for a knee injury after his treating surgeon had cleared him…
State Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over LHWCA Attorney
A Texas appellate court ruled that a state trial court lacked jurisdiction over an out-of-state attorney who had represented a claimant in a Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act case…
Court Overturns Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Psychological Conditions
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned a finding of compensability for a first responder’s psychological conditions. Case: Cabell County Commission v. D.E., No. 26-ICA-34, 08/06/2026, published. Facts: An individual, identified in…
WCIRB Updates Loss-Sensitive Advisory Plan Table
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California revised one of the loss-sensitive advisory plan tables for policies taking effect on or after Sept. 1. The WCIRB posted an updated "Table…
Combined Claims Conference Accepting Session Proposals
The Combined Claims Conference program committee is accepting proposals for sessions for its 2027 conference in May. The conference will feature three educational tracks covering property, liability and special investigations units. "We…
WCB Holding 2026 Conference Oct. 16
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board opened registration for its 2026 conference, set for Oct. 16 in Albany. The full-day program will feature a panel discussion reviewing lessons and experiences…
High Court Affirms Summary Judgment Dismissing Claim Against General Contractor
The Massachusetts Supreme Court affirmed an award of summary judgment dismissing negligence and negligent hiring claims brought against a general contractor by an employee of a subcontractor who suffered serious…
Amended Bill Allows Sharing Workplace Inspection Reports With Law Enforcement
A recently amended bill would explicitly allow the agency commonly known as Cal/OSHA to share information obtained during inspections with law enforcement officers and local prosecutors. Language allowing the Division of…
DOL Moves to Repeal 100% Security Requirement for Coal Operators
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to repeal a Biden-era requirement for coal operators to post security deposits equal to 100% of their estimated black lung liabilities. Historically, the department…
OWCP Seeks Comments on Forms
The federal Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is seeking comments on forms used to verify ongoing entitlement to death benefits, request information about the recurrence of disability and refer longshore…
Pay-As-You-Go vs. Deposit-Based Workers’ Comp: Why Your Cash Flow Depends on Getting This Right
Audience: CFOs, controllers, risk managers, and operations leaders in small to mid-size manufacturing and service firms who manage employee benefits and insurance budgets.Introduction: Why Cash Flow Matters for Workers' CompFor finance and operations teams, workers’...