L&I Fines Roofing Manufacturer Nearly $100,000 Following Worker’s Death
The failure to follow basic lockout/tagout procedures was directly connected to the death of a worker in Sumas in July 2021 when an agitator arm inside a tank he was…
Assembly Speaker Reappoints Nicholas Roxborough to CHSWC
California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon reappointed Nicholas Roxborough to represent employers on the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation.
Nicholas Roxborough
Roxborough is co-managing partner of Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye…
Majority of Providers Score Average or Better in 2021 Assessments
The majority of providers the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation reviewed in its 2021 Performance-Based Oversight assessments scored average or better.
The division reviewed 96 providers for the timeliness of filing…
Bill Would Eliminate 2023 Sunset to Pay Benefits by Debit Card
California workers’ compensation carriers could continue paying benefits by debit card past 2023, under legislation introduced in the state Assembly.
Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, D-Whittier, on Tuesday introduced AB 2148, which would eliminate sunsetting…
Bill Proposes Presumptive Coverage for Volunteer Firefighters, Police
Respiratory illnesses and heart disease would be presumptive conditions for volunteer police and firefighters, under legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate.
Sen. Jon Bumstead
Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, on Wednesday introduced…