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Idaho Top Court Finds ‘Unknowns’ about COVID Exposure Nix Widow’s Claim
Idaho Top Court Finds ‘Unknowns’ about COVID Exposure Nix Widow’s Claim

Case File When a worker contracted and died from COVID, too many questions about where he was exposed to the virus kept his widow from obtaining benefits. Look for Idaho compliance info Simply Research. Case […]
Could Claimant who Lost Half his Hand in Meat Grinder get ISIF Benefits?
Could Claimant who Lost Half his Hand in Meat Grinder get ISIF Benefits?

What Do You Think? Idaho has a special rule that allows a worker to obtain both workers’ compensation benefits and Industrial Special Indemnity Fund benefits when a pre-existing injury combines with a current injury to render […]
Idaho Top Court Rules that Employers Can’t Initiate Workers’ Comp Claims
Idaho Top Court Rules that Employers Can’t Initiate Workers’ Comp Claims

Case File According to the Idaho Supreme Court, the state's Workers' Compensation Law did not authorize an employer to file a complaint for compensation or income benefits with the commission. Simply Research subscribers have access […]
What Does ‘Occupational Diseases’ Mean in Idaho?
What Does ‘Occupational Diseases’ Mean in Idaho?

Glossary Check If you're looking to expand your vocabulary of Idaho workers' compensation law, a good place to start would be Simply Research. We take a look at some of what you will find there, […]
Firefighters Shot, Killed in Idaho Ambush
Firefighters Shot, Killed in Idaho Ambush

Safety At Work Coeur D’Alene, ID (WorkersCompensation.com) – Police said two firefighters were shot Sunday after a gunman allegedly started a fire and then began shooting at first responders. Officials said 20-year-old Wess Roley was […]
Roofer’s Fall without Harness doesn’t Trigger Idaho’s ‘Unprovoked Physical Aggression’ Rule
Roofer’s Fall without Harness doesn’t Trigger Idaho’s ‘Unprovoked Physical Aggression’ Rule

Case File When a roofer fell off a roof without fall protection of any kind, how much did the builder know about it? Not much, and that made all the difference in the case. Simply […]
What are the Rules when ‘Criminally Injurious Conduct’ is Involved in Idaho?
What are the Rules when ‘Criminally Injurious Conduct’ is Involved in Idaho?

Compliance Corner Boise, ID (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If you're just digging into workers' compensation in the State of Idaho, a good source to turn to is Simply Research, where you can start with some basics, such […]
Idaho High Court Points to Worker’s Obesity for Back Problems
Idaho High Court Points to Worker’s Obesity for Back Problems

Case File While Idaho's workers' compensation commission might have gone too far in assessing a worker's credibility, its decision regarding his injury withstood scrutiny by the state's top court. Simply Research subscribers can find the […]