No Viable Labor Law Claim for Worker Injured in Fall
A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his injuries from cleaning the windows of a retail store.
Case: Fuhlbruck v. 3170 Delaware…
Temp Worker Gets Tort Suit Reinstated Against Employer’s Client
A New York appellate court reinstated a temporary employee’s claim against his employer’s client for injuries.
Case: Taylor v. Piatkowski Riteway Meats Inc., No. 36 CA 20-01016, 07/09/2021, published.
Facts: Michael Taylor…
Third Coast Underwriters Names Senior Business Development Consultant
Workers’ compensation carriers Third Coast Underwriters announced the hiring of Dennis Kline as senior business development consultant in Florida.
Dennis Kline
Kline has 25 years of insurance experience, most recently as…
WCIRB: Payroll Reporting Rules to Change With End of Emergency Order
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau announced changes in certain COVID-19 payroll reporting rules as a result of California Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinding his statewide stay-at-home order.
When Newsom in March…
WCD Advisory Committee to Discuss Implementing Legislation
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that a rulemaking advisory committee will meet Aug. 25 to discuss how to implement a pair of bills state lawmakers passed this year.
Gov. Kate…
DWC to Reopen Public Counters at District Offices Monday
The Division of Workers’ Compensation announced it will reopen public counters next week at district offices throughout California that were shuttered during the pandemic.
Public counters and Return-to-Work Supplement kiosks will…