by | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of hearing loss benefits for a long-time utility worker.
Case: First Energy Nuclear Operating Co. v. Koch (WCAB), No. 1420 C.D. 2021, 11/16/2023,…
by | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Oregon’s SAIF Corp. is developing a legislative proposal that would facilitate criminal prosecution of employers that engage in workers’ compensation fraud.
The state-chartered workers’ compensation carrier said in a two-page summary…
by | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is considering rulemaking activities to update billing and coding requirements for naturopathic physicians.
The department said in a preproposal statement of inquiry that…
by | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Federal workplace safety inspectors fined a Wisconsin roofing contractor $180,469 for allegedly exposing workers to deadly fall hazards twice in less than two weeks.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said…
by | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Workers Compensation Research Institute has published a flash report which examines the time from injury to first medical services among workers’ compensation patients across states and over time. WCRI…
by | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced minimum and maximum temporary total disability rates will not change next year.
The minimum weekly TTD rate will remain $242.86 and the maximum weekly…