Worker Gets Benefits for Injuries From Falling While Headed to Break
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a fall as he was leaving his workplace for a smoke and snack…
Appeals Court Publishes Decision on Missed Hearing Fees, Jurisdiction After Lien Withdrawal
California’s 3rd District Court of Appeal on Friday granted a motion to publish its decision holding that neither the Department of Industrial Relations nor the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board was…
DWC Seeks Comments on Nonsubscriber Injury Report Form
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on proposed changes to the form used by nonsubscriber employers to report workplace injuries and diseases.
DWC Form-007, “Employer’s Report of Noncovered…
Assembly Passes Network ID Bill
The California Assembly unanimously passed a bill that would require employers to provide their medical provider network name and identification number to injured workers, in certain circumstances.
The Assembly voted 69-0…
BWC Proposes 10% Rate Cut for Private Employers
Stephanie McCloud
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is proposing a 10% rate cut for private employers that would take effect July 1.
“At the request of Gov. (Mike) DeWine, we…
Carrier Has Duty to Provide Defense to Claims Arising Out of Fatal Explosion
A federal appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier had a duty to defend its insureds for claims arising from a pyrotechnics plant explosion that killed two workers and injured…