Report: State Seeks Payment from Uninsured Militia
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is seeking to collect a $9,300 judgment against a militia group that failed to carry workers’ compensation coverage for a worker in the state, according…
Court Overturns Denial of Correctional Officer’s Request to Expand Claim
An Ohio appellate court overturned the denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of her claim to add depressive disorder finding she wasn’t required to produce pre-injury documentation…
Worker Cannot Challenge Terms of Settlement Agreement 20 Years After-the-Fact
The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that a worker could not back out of a settlement she entered into more than two decades ago agreeing to accept monthly payments that…
WCD Advisory Committee Reviewing Attorney Fee Rules
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced a rulemaking advisory committee will discuss attorney fees during a Jan. 26 meeting.
“In the meantime, if you have any issues related to OAR 436-001-0400…
DMEC Holding Webinar on Vaccine Mandates
The Disability Management Employer Coalition is holding a webinar Jan. 20 to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
The program will cover state and federal vaccination mandates, what exemptions exist and how those…