BWC Opens Registration for Workplace Safety Conference
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo being held online March 9-10.
The program will offer a live broadcast of educational sessions as well…
Defendant Can Amend Answer to Worker’s Claim but Can’t Get Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to amend its answer to a worker’s negligence claim but was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claim based…
Carrier Can’t Get Record Reopened to Address Coverage for Widow’s Death Benefits Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier was not entitled to further development of the record on a widow’s claim for benefits to determine if it owed…
Supreme Court Turns Down Interlocutory Review of Motion Denial
The Delaware Supreme Court declined to review the denial of a general contractor’s motion to preclude a worker from introducing evidence of the medical and indemnity benefits he received for…
Rating Bureau Proposes 2.7% Increase
The Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts is recommending a 2.7% increase in average rates effective July 1.
The recommendation includes a projected 2% annual increase in indemnity benefits, a…
WCB Adopts Emergency Telemedicine Rules
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board announced emergency rules allowing telemedicine in some circumstances that will be in effect for the next three months.
The board on Tuesday said it adopted…