Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

On September 28, 2023, the Supreme Court of Kentucky, in Tennco Energy, Inc. v. Lane, addressed when a workers compensation (WC) claimant should notify the employer of an impending coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) claim, where the […]

Part Two of Seven Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the often sterile and procedural realm of workers' compensation, getting lost in the labyrinth of policies, paperwork, and legal intricacies takes a lot of work. But […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a proposed rule that would revise regulations over who can be present during on-site inspections. The proposed […]

Montclair, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Terminating a worker right around the same time she engages in workers' compensation activity could raise the potential for a retaliation claim. But as was the case in Wong v. Clara […]

Part One of Seven Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Workers' compensation is often viewed through the lens of laws, policies, and numbers. While these factors undoubtedly play a critical role, they sometimes overshadow the core of […]

Albany, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Earlier this month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will increase the minimum workers’ compensation benefits, as part of a package of legislation designed to protect workers. S1161-A2034 will […]

Spokane, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the State of Washington, the utilization review process compares requests for medical services treatment guidelines that are deemed appropriate for such services and includes the preparation of a recommendation based […]

Las Vegas, NV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Dr. Tyler Amell, a specialist on workplace health and well-being, recently delivered a compelling keynote speech at the National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference. The event occurred at the Mandalay […]