Employer’s Delay in Payment of Benefits Doesn’t Warrant Penalties
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to a penalty for the period in which his employer delayed paying benefits while it investigated his entitlement.
Case:…
WCD Updates Instructions for Gainful Employment Determination
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division posted updated thresholds to determine gainful employment and eligibility for permanent totally disability benefits.
An injured worker’s adjusted average weekly wage and the federal poverty guidelines…
Lawmakers Send Medical Cannabis Bill to Governor
Mississippi lawmakers passed a bill that would permit the use of medical marijuana by patients with debilitating medical conditions.
SB 2095, by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven, would permit the use of…
Bill Would Require Comp Coverage for TNC Drivers
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries would be required to assess workers’ compensation premiums for drivers for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, under a bill…
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Annual Summary of Injuries
Cal/OSHA reminds California employers of the Feb. 1 deadline to post summaries of work-related injuries and illnesses from 2021 in a visible and easily accessible area at every work site.
The agency,…
WCB Posts Educational Info on COVID Claims
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board on Wednesday launched a webinar series and webpage to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 at work, especially those suffering from so-called…