Feb. 18 Memorial Service Scheduled for Former Long Beach PJ Rebeck
Joseph P. Rebeck, former presiding judge for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in Long Beach, died Dec. 17 at the age of 88.
He died in his sleep at his home…
Carrier Fails to Effectively Cancel Policy for Nonpayment of Premium
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier had not effectively canceled its coverage for a policy before its insured’s employee was injured on the job.
Case: Matter of…
Bill Would Make PTSD Coverage Permanent
A bill by the Idaho state House of Representatives Commerce and Human Resources Committee would ensure workers’ compensation continues to cover first responders’ claims for post-traumatic stress disorder past this…
Bill to Allow L&I Regulation of Ergonomics Returns
Lawmakers in Washington state could once again deliberate on whether to repeal a 2003 voter initiative prohibiting the Department of Labor & Industries from adopting workplace standards for ergonomics.
Senate Bill…
Worker Can’t Get Hearing on Future Wage Expectancy
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to a hearing to address her future wage expectancy, but she was entitled to a hearing to consider…
Committee Passes Bill to Clarify Exclusion of Injuries Sustained in Recreational Activity
A Montana legislative committee passed a bill that would clarify the exclusion on coverage for injuries sustained during social or recreational activities.
Rep. Kenneth Walsh
Lawmakers in 2011 passed House Bill…