Senate Passes Hospital Worker Presumption
The California Senate passed a bill that would create a presumption that certain conditions and injuries are compensable for hospital workers.
At the same time, the latest effort to create a…
Court Overturns Denial of Benefits to Truck Driver With Repetitive Trauma Injuries
The South Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a truck driver for his repetitive trauma injuries.
Case: Brooks v. Benore Logistics System Inc., No. 5891, 01/19/2022, published.
Facts:…
Bill Would Limit Public Employer Vaccine Mandates, Require Comp for Vaccine Injuries
Lawmakers in Missouri introduced a bill that would make COVID-19 vaccine mandates “unenforceable” by public employers and make employers liable for “medical treatment” injuries under workers’ compensation.
HB 1686, introduced Monday,…
WCJ Can Decide Reimbursement Due to Employer for Benefits Paid
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation judge had jurisdiction to determine the reimbursement owed to an employer and insurance carrier for benefits they had paid to a…
DWC Seeks Comments on Three Forms
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to forms regarding representative designation, data requests and administrator designation.
The division on Monday said it is revising…
Deputy Commissioner John C. Schafer to Retire as Dispute Resolution Coordinator
The North Carolina Industrial Commission announced that Deputy Commissioner John C. Schafer will retire today after serving nearly 25 years as dispute resolution coordinator.
Chief Deputy Commissioner Tammy Nance will serve…