DWC Proposes Grievous-Injury Rules
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday made public a notice of a proposed change to its rules on post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders who witness “grievous…
Lawmakers Address Safety for Warehouse, Meatpacking Workers
Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday introduced two bills that would address workplace safety issues for warehouse and meatpacking industry workers.
HF 36 would address quotas for those working in warehouses for merchandise and…
Agencies Update Mileage Rate
Regulators in Oregon and South Carolina announced that injured workers who travel to receive medical treatment after the start of the New Year will be reimbursed 65.5 cents per mile.
The…
BWC Opens Registration for Workplace Safety and Health Conference
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for the 2023 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, being held March 8-10 in Columbus.
All sessions will be delivered in person at the…
Three-Member Panel Meets Today
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that its Three-Member Panel will meet today from 4-5 p.m.
Members of the panel will discuss adoption of a 2023 biennial report as well…
Labor Department Seeks Comments for TBI Rules
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requested comments from workers’ compensation system participants regarding new rules governing treatment for traumatic brain injuries.
The department has not drafted proposed rules yet…