Advisory Committee’s Agreed-Upon Bill Introduced
A bill was introduced in the Wisconsin House of Representatives that seeks to make a number of changes to the state workers’ compensation law, including granting rule-making authority.
AB 911, the…
Employer’s Delay in Payment of Benefits Doesn’t Warrant Penalties
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to a penalty for the period in which his employer delayed paying benefits while it investigated his entitlement.
Case:…
Bill Would Require Comp Coverage for TNC Drivers
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries would be required to assess workers’ compensation premiums for drivers for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, under a bill…
Lawmakers Send Medical Cannabis Bill to Governor
Mississippi lawmakers passed a bill that would permit the use of medical marijuana by patients with debilitating medical conditions.
SB 2095, by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven, would permit the use of…
WCD Updates Instructions for Gainful Employment Determination
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division posted updated thresholds to determine gainful employment and eligibility for permanent totally disability benefits.
An injured worker’s adjusted average weekly wage and the federal poverty guidelines…