The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations cannot reject an appeal as untimely based on its “sent” date for a decision without direct evidence that…
A Texas appellate court ruled that a temporary employment provider’s employee could not pursue a civil remedy against his employer’s client for an on-the-job injury.
Case: Waeli v. BWFS Industries LLC,…
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim arising from an accident on an unsecured temporary staircase.
Case: Cuomo v.
A New York appellate court reinstated a worker’s Labor Law claim for injuries to his hand.
Case: Rivera v. 95th and Third LLC, No. 150811/18, 06/04/2024, published.
Facts: Fausto R. Rivera was injured while…
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute reports that ongoing wage growth more than offset a decrease in charged rates to help boost direct written premium for a third year in a…