Report: Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Amazon Quotas
A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Amazon’s hourly quotas discriminated against older workers by placing them at a higher risk of injury than younger workers, according…
BWC Board Considers 8% Rate Cut
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation board of directors is considering an 8% rate cut that the agency says would reduce private employers’ premiums by nearly $90 million in the…
Worker Doesn’t Need to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Before Filing Tort Suit
A Texas appellate court ruled that an injured worker did not need to exhaust her administrative remedies with the Division of Workers’ Compensation before bringing a tort claim for damages.
Case:…
High Court Overturns Denial of Relief for Attorney Who Missed Filing Deadline
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned a decision by the workers’ compensation commission that denied relief to an attorney who missed a filing deadline because of a calendaring mistake.
Case: Morris…
Supreme Court Upholds PPD Award for Worker Who Fell on Sidewalk
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits for a worker who fell on the sidewalk outside her workplace.
Case: Quick v. Kanawha County Commission, No.