Blog - Lastest News from Work Comp Staffing Solutions
Bill Would Assume SSDI Recipients Permanently Disabled for Comp
A person receiving Social Security disability benefits would be considered permanently and totally disabled, under legislation before the New York Senate. Senate Bill 1024, by Sen. Jessica Ramos, D-Queens, would amend…
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Leigh Henjes to Comp Group
Goldberg Segalla added Leigh Henjes to the firm’s workers’ compensation group in Philadelphia. Leigh Henjes Henjes counsels and defends employers, insurers and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters. He conducts depositions,...
Senate Passes Hospital Worker Presumption
The California Senate passed a bill that would create a presumption that certain conditions and injuries are compensable for hospital workers. At the same time, the latest effort to create a…
Court Overturns Denial of Benefits to Truck Driver With Repetitive Trauma Injuries
The South Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a truck driver for his repetitive trauma injuries. Case: Brooks v. Benore Logistics System Inc., No. 5891, 01/19/2022, published. Facts:…
Bill Would Limit Public Employer Vaccine Mandates, Require Comp for Vaccine Injuries
Lawmakers in Missouri introduced a bill that would make COVID-19 vaccine mandates “unenforceable” by public employers and make employers liable for “medical treatment” injuries under workers’ compensation. HB 1686, introduced Monday,…
WCJ Can Decide Reimbursement Due to Employer for Benefits Paid
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation judge had jurisdiction to determine the reimbursement owed to an employer and insurance carrier for benefits they had paid to a…
DWC Seeks Comments on Three Forms
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to forms regarding representative designation, data requests and administrator designation. The division on Monday said it is revising…
Deputy Commissioner John C. Schafer to Retire as Dispute Resolution Coordinator
The North Carolina Industrial Commission announced that Deputy Commissioner John C. Schafer will retire today after serving nearly 25 years as dispute resolution coordinator. Chief Deputy Commissioner Tammy Nance will serve…
WCA Posts Rule Review Timeline
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration posted a schedule of its plans to conduct a review of rules this year. The WCA on Monday completed soliciting internal recommendations from all bureaus. By…
DLI Posts Reminder on FROI for COVID Claims
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry reminds employers that the requirement to report any injury that partly or completely incapacitates someone from working for more than three calendar days also…
Lawmakers to Again Consider Cannabis-Related Accident Bill
Maryland lawmakers are again proposing a bill that would remove eligibility for workers' compensation for injuries or illnesses solely caused by the effects of improper usage of medical marijuana. HB 614…
Insurance Carrier Failed to Prove Applicability of Coverage Exclusion to Worker’s Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a subcontractor’s insurance carrier was liable for a claim filed by a worker injured during a construction project. Case: Matter of Urena v. Mulligan,…