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OSHA Emphasis on Addressing Heat Hazards is Pretty Cool
OSHA Emphasis on Addressing Heat Hazards is Pretty Cool

On April 8, 2022, OSHA enacted a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to “protect employees from heat-related hazards and resulting injuries and illnesses in outdoor and indoor workplaces” where the heat index surpasses 80°F. The initiative targets more […]
Oregon OSHA Adopts Rules Protecting Workers Against High Heat, Wildfire Smoke
Oregon OSHA Adopts Rules Protecting Workers Against High Heat, Wildfire Smoke

Salem, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) - The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) announced today the adoption of rules to protect workers from the hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke. The heat rule addresses […]
CHSWC: Sidharth Voorakkara Appointed as New Commissioner by California Senate Rules Committee
CHSWC: Sidharth Voorakkara Appointed as New Commissioner by California Senate Rules Committee

Oakland, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC) announces the appointment of Sidharth Voorakkara to the Commission. He was appointed by the Senate Rules Committee on May 4, […]
NCCI State of the Line Report Shows WC is "Strong and Healthy"
NCCI State of the Line Report Shows WC is "Strong and Healthy"

Sacramento, CA - The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) released its performance metrics for the US workers compensation system for 2021. NCCI’s annual State of the Line presentation provides an exclusive review of trends, cost […]
CA: Hemp Farm Owner Sentenced for Theft of Labor, Tax Evasion and Failure to Maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance
CA: Hemp Farm Owner Sentenced for Theft of Labor, Tax Evasion and Failure to Maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance

Redwood City, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced that defendant David Wayne Jenkins was sentenced today after a plea of no contest to charges related to his failure to pay […]
Board Determines the Court's Discretion with Requests for Admissions
Board Determines the Court's Discretion with Requests for Admissions

The Appeals Board released an opinion last week determining the scope of a trial court’s discretion when applying Rule 36 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, which governs requests for admissions. In Holt v. Quality […]
Simple Concepts for a Complex System: Micromanaging Claims Professionals
Simple Concepts for a Complex System: Micromanaging Claims Professionals

A primary trait which ensures success for claims examiners is their ability to closely manage all aspects of their claims.   Unfortunately, that trait can become a barrier to claims success when that examiner transitions to […]
Can My Lawyer Send me to an IME?
Can My Lawyer Send me to an IME?

I’m happy to answer any Illinois workers’ compensation for free. There truly is no such thing as a dumb question. I love talking to anyone, but especially enjoy it when people ask me things I […]