No Total Loss of Use Award for Worker with Some Functional Use of Hand
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for compensation for the total loss of use of his right hand where the record contained some evidence he…
Supreme Court Accepts Resignation of Comp Attorney with Pending Disciplinary Actions
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of an Edmond-based attorney with pending disciplinary proceedings related to alleged misconduct in his representation of three injured workers.
David Hadley Bower allegedly…
WCS Announces 2.3% COLA for 2023
Injured workers receiving permanent total disability benefits and dependents receiving survivor’s benefits should receive a 2.3% increase in their monthly benefit rate in January, the Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section announced.
State…
Church Mutual Names Alan S. Ogilvie President
Church Mutual Insurance Co. promoted Alan S. Ogilvie to president effective Jan. 1.
Alan S. Ogilvie
Rich Poirier, current president and CEO, will retain his CEO responsibilities. Ogilvie also will join…
Cannabis Producer to Work with OSHA on Hazardous Chemicals Study
A Florida cannabis company announced Thursday that it has reached a voluntary agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and that it will help the agency study issues regarding…
IAIABC Opens Registration for 2023 Forum
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions opened registration for its 2023 Forum being held April 24-27 in Clearwater, Florida.
During the event, the IAIABC’s committees and councils discuss…