DOL Sues Dental Practice for Employee Retaliation
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against two North Texas dentists on behalf of a dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were…
Allegedly Underpaid Worker Not Entitled to Recalculation of TTD Benefits
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a ranch hand was not entitled to a recalculation of her temporary total disability benefits despite her allegations that she had been underpaid…
L&I Posts New Scheduling Procedures for Interpreters in Neighboring States
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced a new scheduling procedure for providers in certain ZIP codes in neighboring states to request interpreting services.
Providers in Oregon ZIP codes…
Husband, Wife Accused of Double Dipping at Son’s Auto Shop
A married couple who claimed to be injured while working at their son’s auto repair shop is facing felony charges for continuing to work at the shop while allegedly collecting…
DWC Adopts New Forms to Implement 2021 Bills
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted new forms to comply with legislation enacted this year.
The DWC adopted a new plain-language notice insurance carriers must use when reprocessing COVID-19 claims…
High Court Overturns Order Compelling Employer to Build or Purchase Accessible Home for Worker
The Nebraska Supreme Court overturned an order directing an employer to either build or purchase a handicap-accessible home for a worker who lost his leg because of an industrial accident.
Case:…