Worker Struck by Waterlogged Board Prevails on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a waterlogged plywood board was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Spero v. 3781 Broadway LLC,…
Legislature Considering Bills to Allow for Remote Hearings
By Steve Nichols, Contributor
Texas lawmakers have introduced bills that would require the Division of Workers’ Compensation to conduct contested case hearings telephonically or by videoconference in some instances.
House Bill 4214,…
MLAC Meets Friday
Oregon’s Management-Labor Advisement Committee meets Friday.
Matters to be discussed include Workers’ Compensation Board case law updates, rulemaking updates and a 2023 legislation review.
State bills to be discussed include SB 418, which concerns paid…
Jefferson Joins Comp Commission
Asha Joseph Jefferson was recently appointed a member of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Asha Joseph Jefferson
Gov. Wes Moore nominated Jefferson, who was confirmed by the state Senate on March…
Study: Coal Miners’ Black Lung Disease on Rise
New research shows that black lung disease is on the rise among modern coal miners.
A recent study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the University of…
Hearing Set for WCIRB Regulatory Filing
The California Department of Insurance announced that it will hold a public hearing on April 24 to consider the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Sept. 1, 2023, regulatory filing.
WCIRB…