No Benefits for Worker With History of Back Issues
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to an egg stacker with a history of back pain from a car accident and an inconsistent account as to…
DLI Announces Openings on Rehabilitation Review Panel
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced openings for members and alternates on the Rehabilitation Review Panel beginning in January.
Open positions include four-year terms for two union labor members,…
Supreme Court Revives Estate’s Claim for Benefits in Suicide Case
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire revived an estate’s claim that a worker’s depression and anxiety from job-related stress was compensable, remanding for a determination of whether the man’s mental state…
BWC Seeks Comments on Proposed Fee Schedule Rules
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is accepting public comments on proposed fee schedule rules.
The bureau is proposing changes to the outpatient hospital reimbursement rule and the ambulatory surgical center…
Premium Assessment Rate Increased to 9.8%
The premium assessment rate levied against insurers, self-insured employers and self-insured employer groups will increase to 9.8% from 9% in 2022, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services announced.
“Based…