DWC Seeks Comments on Rule Changes
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting public comments on a proposed rule it says will make editorial updates and correct obsolete references in 28 Texas Administrative Code Section…
Worker Establishes Link Between Tooth Decay, Need for Implants With Assault
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker’s injury was causally linked to her tooth decay and her subsequent need for dental implants, but she was not…
Employer Gets Summary Discharge of Worker’s Retaliatory Termination Claim
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the summary dismissal of an allegedly injured worker’s retaliatory discharge claim.
Case: Eckerty v. Eastern Illinois Foodbank, No. 4-21-0537, 09/15/2022, published.
Facts: Dana E. Eckerty began working for the…
Court Upholds Award to Truck Driver With Broken Hardware in Ankle
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of benefits to a truck driver for an ankle injury, even though he had a history of injury and broken hardware within…
WCAB Posts Job Opening for Attorney
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board of California is looking to hire a new attorney for its Reconsideration Unit to help research and write legal decisions on appeals of trial-level decisions…
State Regulators Post Guidance on Protecting Workers from Monkeypox
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health posted guidance on monkeypox to ensure workers are protected from the disease.
The agency commonly known as Cal/OSHA said the monkeypox guidance applies…