Blog - Lastest News from Work Comp Staffing Solutions
Attorney Gets Summary Dismissal of Former Client’s Malpractice Action
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s malpractice action against his former attorney, finding the attorney validly limited his scope of representation of the client…
Remote Work in the Staffing World: Opportunities and Challenges
While life has mostly returned to normal since COVID, working remotely seems to be sticking around. This applies to many temporary staffing positions, as well. It may depend on the profession, but some employers require employees to come into the office a few days a...
No Change in Reimbursement Cap for Medical-Only Claims in 2024
Oregon employers in 2024 will be allowed to reimburse up to $2,400 in medical costs on accepted, non-disabling claims to reduce the impact the claim would otherwise have on their…
Widow of Officer on Disability Pension for Cancer Doesn’t Get Comp Benefits
The Delaware Superior Court upheld a denial of benefits to a cancer-stricken police officer’s widow even though he had been granted a disability retirement pension for his disease. Case: Mullins v.
Court Overturns Denial of PTD Benefits From Second Injury Fund
A Missouri appellate court overturned a denial of permanent total disability benefits from the Second Injury Fund to an operator of heavy equipment with a host of compensable injuries. Case: Obermann v. Treasurer,…
Carrier Wrongfully Terminates Worker’s Benefits for Missing Appointment
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that an insurance carrier could not terminate a worker’s benefits for failing to attend an appointment with her authorized treating doctor. Case: Russell v. Victory…
Owners of PT Chain Accused of Fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced that two people associated with a statewide chain of physical therapy clinics have been charged with defrauding the federal…
DOL Sues Contractor to Enforce Penalties for Fall Hazard Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday announced it is suing an Illinois roofing contractor for allegedly failing to pay $360,531 in penalties for repeatedly exposing workers to fall hazards. The Occupational Safety…
Court Denies Worker’s Reinstatement Petition, Grants UEGF’s Termination Petition
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a judge's decision denying a worker’s reinstatement petition, granting the Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund's termination petition and modifying the worker’s average weekly wage. Case: Hawkins v. CJ’s…
Construction Company Owner Accused of Premium Fraud
The Florida Department of Financial Services announced workers’ compensation fraud charges against the owner of a construction company accused of concealing payroll to illegally lower his premiums. The department on Wednesday…
Union Claims Worker Died From Heat
The United Farm Workers claims that the heat-related death of a 59-year-old field worker in California’s Central Valley illustrates a problem with workplace safety regulations intended to protect employees from…
Employer Can’t Bar Use of Audio Recordings as Evidence
A New York appellate court ruled that an allegedly injured worker’s employer was not entitled to a discovery sanction barring any party from using audio recordings of conversations between the…