Feds Seeking Input on Long-COVID Workplace Challenges
The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans for a national online dialogue to get a better understanding of how to support workers with long COVID, as well as their colleagues…
Worker’s Mistake in Addressing Appeal Results in Dismissal of Untimely Filing
The Commonwealth Court ruled that a worker’s mistake in mailing his appeal to the workers’ compensation judge instead of the Workers’ Compensation Board properly resulted in the dismissal of his…
Court Upholds Award of Interim TTD for Injured Worker
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a worker was entitled to an award of interim temporary total disability benefits.
Case: Victory Insurance Co. Inc. v. Andell, No. 2022-6029, 06/27/2022, published.
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Board Must Revisit Calculation of Worker’s SLU Award
A New York appellate court ordered the Workers’ Compensation Board to revisit its decision to offset a worker’s schedule loss of use from a shoulder injury by his prior SLUs for…
No Summary Judgment for Defendants in Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were not entitled to summary judgment dismissing an allegedly injured worker’s claim.
Case: Arias v. Allen J.
WCB Expands COVID-19 Webinar Series
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board added dates for its webinar series to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 at work, especially those suffering from so-called “long-haul” symptoms.
The…