What Do You Think? Employers who carry workers' compensation coverage are generally protected from personal injury lawsuits over employee injuries. But there are exceptions.  In Oregon, for example, an injured worker can still sue for personal […]

Do You Know the Rule? Telehealth has been going strong in workers' compensation for years and became a go-to during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Simply Research subscribers know, there are some basics about telehealth in […]

Compliance Corner When a managed care organization in Oregon denies a service, what kind of notice does it have to send out? That answer -- and more -- is on Simply Research, but as a […]

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Compliance Corner Salem, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Readers of this site have seen countless stories about fraud across the country in workers' compensation claims, but subscribers of Simply Research know what the rules are regarding the […]

What Do You Think? Sandy, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) – Is a spouse entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits if, prior to the employee’s death, the couple separated and were living apart? Under Oregon law, is there a […]

Salem, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When it comes to workers' compensation steps and information, the State of Oregon puts the onus on employers to take care of a number of responsibilities. Here's a look at what […]

Eugene, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Oregon, when it is asserted that a worker's current employment precludes the worker from being awarded partial temporary disability benefits, the work must be both “gainful” and “suitable.” But what counts as […]