Supreme Court Says Worker Can’t Expand Scope of Claim, Get Additional Treatment
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to expand the scope of his claim and was not entitled to treatment for the condition that was…
Construction Company Fined $284,000 Following Fatal Fall
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined a Bellingham construction company more than a quarter of a million dollars for failing to use appropriate safeguards to keep workers…
Ombudsman Office Changing Name, Adding Workplace Safety to Services
The Ombudsman for Injured Workers is now the Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers and has expanded its role to also help workers protect their rights under the state’s Occupational Safety…
Advisory Committee’s Agreed-Upon Bill Introduced
A bill was introduced in the Wisconsin House of Representatives that seeks to make a number of changes to the state workers’ compensation law, including granting rule-making authority.
AB 911, the…
Employer’s Delay in Payment of Benefits Doesn’t Warrant Penalties
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to a penalty for the period in which his employer delayed paying benefits while it investigated his entitlement.
Case:…
WCD Updates Instructions for Gainful Employment Determination
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division posted updated thresholds to determine gainful employment and eligibility for permanent totally disability benefits.
An injured worker’s adjusted average weekly wage and the federal poverty guidelines…