The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issued a hazard alert Wednesday regarding heat-related illnesses and reminding employers of emergency outdoor heat exposure rules that went into effect the…
A New York appellate court ruled that a construction worker struck by a load of rebar was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Hayek v. Metropolitan Transportation…
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of benefits to the family of an undocumented worker who was killed when she was struck by a car while walking home after…
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Commission finding that an attorney waited too long to request fees for his services.
Case: Marks v. Henrico Doctors’…
The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation will hold a hearing in September to discuss proposed changes to the Medical Fee Schedule.
Proposed changes would reduce the conversion factor for all services…
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board proposed rules that would provide a permanent option for telehealth visits and update the durable medical equipment fee schedule.
The telehealth rules would allow…