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Governor Signs Bill Limiting Coverage for Work-From-Home Injuries
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill establishing criteria for determining the compensability of work-from-home injuries. DeWine on June 24 signed HB 447. To have a compensable claim under the…
DWC Issues Notice to Readopt Emergency Telehealth Rule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday announced that it intends to readopt emergency regulations allowing telehealth for medical-legal evaluations. Emergency regulations have been in place since May 2020 allowing…
Homeowners’ Exemption in Labor Law Applies to Religious Organization
A New York appellate court ruled that a religious organization was entitled to protection under the homeowners' exemption to the Labor Law. Case: Reinoso v. Han Ma Um Zen Center of…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment in Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Daly v. Metropolitan Transportation…
Temporary Rule Modifies Settlement Approval Requirements
The Idaho Industrial Commission adopted a temporary rule, effective July 1, eliminating the requirement for claimants’ attorneys to describe how unpaid medical bills will be treated when seeking approval for…
Labor Department Announces SAWW, Max Benefit
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that the state average weekly wage used to determine workers’ compensation benefits for the fiscal year that started July 1 is…
Troy Haley Named BWC Administrator
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appointed Troy Haley to serve as administrator of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation after Abbie Hudgens retires next month. Troy Haley The governor also announced two appointments…
Panel Clarifies Requirements for Determining Reasonableness of Fee Awards
The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel upheld a lump-sum award of attorney fees representing 20% of a widow’s recovery. Case: Henderson v. Pee Dee Country Enterprises Inc.,…
DLI Not Required to Issue Copy of Order to Attorney Purporting to Represent Worker
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Labor and Industries was not required to issue a copy of its order denying a worker’s claim to the attorney…
Worker Who Ripped Off SAIF Gets Partial Reversal of Comp Fraud Conviction
The Oregon Court of Appeals vacated part of a criminal defendant’s conviction for workers’ compensation fraud. Case: State v. Jacob, Nos. 17CR24167 and A167825, 06/15/2022, published. Facts: Joseph Jacob II received workers'…
WCD Adopts Attorney Fee Rules
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division adopted new attorney fee rules that take effect Sept. 1. In addition to revised wording to enhance clarity, the new rules include a provision for annual…
DIR Increases Annuity Table Interest Rate
The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations adopted an updated actuarial annuity table increasing the interest rate used to calculate permanent partial disability lump-sum settlements. The interest rate increased to 2.41%, effective…