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Proposed Rule Would Update Email Address on Notice
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is proposing to revise its Preferred Worker Program rules to include a new agency email address. The rules would add “DCBS” — a reference to the…
Teacher Can’t Get Compound Interest on Award or Challenge Calculation of Benefits
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that an injured public school teacher was not entitled to compound interest on her award and that she could not have a judge…
One Call Announces New COO
Work comp ancillary service provider One Call on Monday announced the appointment of Patty Onion as chief operations officer overseeing operations and service delivery. Patty Onion Onion has more than 20…
6th DCA Publishes Decision Reviving Worker’s Claims for Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
The Court of Appeal for the 6th District of California last week ordered publication of its decision reviving an injured worker’s claims for disability discrimination and wrongful termination. The court’s original…
Judge Errs in Vacating Dismissal Order
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a trial judge had jurisdiction over a motion to enforce a settlement between an employer and injured worker but erred in vacating a prior order…
Pandemic Illuminates Benefits of Telemedicine for Employers, Workers
The use of telemedicine is on the rise among employers who worried that injured workers would have trouble receiving the care they needed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a panel of experts…
Former State Attorney Candidate Found Not Guilty of Comp Fraud
A former Florida State Attorney candidate was found not guilty of workers’ compensation fraud, according to a report by ABC affiliate WMBB. Greg Wilson Greg Wilson was accused of not having…
Man Who Held Five Jobs While Getting Benefits Pleads Guilty to Theft
A man who held five jobs while collecting benefits for an injury he said prevented him from working was ordered to pay more than $41,000 in restitution after pleading guilty…
CWCI Reports Hospital Stays Declined During Pandemic
Injured worker inpatient hospital stays fell 17.2% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the cumulative decline since 2010 to 47.2%, the California Workers’ Compensation Institute announced. CWCI said…
DWC Sets Dec. 17 Hearing on QME Electronic Service Rules
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding a hearing Dec. 17 on proposed permanent rules to allow electronic service of medical-legal reports. The proposal would make permanent rules the division…
WCRI Webinar to Cover Topical Analgesics, Gabapentinoids
The Workers Compensation Research Institute is hosting a webinar Nov. 18 to discuss its latest research on the growing use of topical analgesics and gabapentinoids to treat injured workers. Author Vennela…
Divided Supreme Court Denies Worker’s Request to Reopen Claim for Additional PPD
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to have his claim reopened for the consideration of additional permanent partial disability benefits for his compensable…