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What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 
What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 

Do You Know the Rule? Two provisions in Illinois’ workers’ compensation statute authorize the Commission to penalize employers who refuse or delay the payment of benefits to an injured worker. At the same time, courts […]
What Reports are Required in Utah for Medical Providers?
What Reports are Required in Utah for Medical Providers?

Do You Know the Rule? When medical bills are at issue in Utah, the state requires reports. Simply Research subscribers have access to those rules, and we highlight the requirements here. Physician's Initial Report of […]
What is Pennsylvania’s ‘Personal Animus’ Exception?  
What is Pennsylvania’s ‘Personal Animus’ Exception?  

Do You Know The Rule? The general rule in Pennsylvania is that an employee cannot sue his employer for personal injury arising from his employment.  Pennsylvania’s “personal animus” exception makes it possible to sue for […]
How Does Arizona Handle Settlement of Claims, Supportive Medical Maintenance Benefits?
How Does Arizona Handle Settlement of Claims, Supportive Medical Maintenance Benefits?

Do You Know the Rule? The ins and outs of workers' compensation compliance can seem like many. For example, what are the rules regarding the settlement of claims and supportive medical maintenance benefits in Arizona? […]
What are Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement Awards in Ohio?
What are Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement Awards in Ohio?

Do You Know the Rule? In Ohio, an injured worker may obtain a VSSR award in addition to regular workers’ compensation benefits if the employer violated safety regulations.  An award for a VSSR is "a […]
What Do You Know About New Hampshire Tree Safety?
What Do You Know About New Hampshire Tree Safety?

Do You Know the Rule? Fall protection might come to mind when you think about people who work on trees, but as Simply Research subscribers know, places like New Hampshire have rules for some much […]
What’s the ‘Willful Violation’ Defense in Virginia?
What’s the ‘Willful Violation’ Defense in Virginia?

Do You Know the Rule? Fredericksburg, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Employers don't just make safety rules for their health, and under Virginia law, an employee who decides to ignore safety rules might be out of luck […]
Voluntary PPE Use in Washington
Voluntary PPE Use in Washington

Do You Know the Rule? Seattle, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- What happens in the State of Washington when an employer doesn't require employees to wear personal protective equipment but an employee wishes to? As Simply Research […]