The Supreme Court of Colorado, in a divided decision, recently affirmed a decision of the state’s Court of Appeals, but on different grounds, holding that an "unexplained fall" satisfies the "arising out of" employment requirement... Read More
Karen C. Yotis, Esq., a Feature Resident Columnist for the LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation eNewsletter , provides insights into workplace issues and the nuts and bolts of the workers’ comp world. THE VIEW FROM THE TOP When it comes... Read More
Labor Secretary Says Workers Comp Opt Outs Push Injured Workers to Poverty . OSHA Reports on Year One of OSHA Severe Injury Reporting Program . OSHA Publishes Final Rule to Update Standards for Eye and Face Protection . First Robot-Run Insurance... Read More
WCRI: Medical Prices Lower, Grew Slower in States With Medical Fee Schedules . OSHA Seeks Public Comment on Safety & Health Program Management Guidelines . US Dept. of Labor Proposes Rule to Update Implementation of EEOICPA . Documentary... Read More
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Silica Exposure . NAMSAP Proposes Evidence-Based Limits on Opioids for WCMSAs . OSHA Workplace Safety Violation Penalties to Increase 8/1/2016 . Stanford Professor Claims Costs Drop 44 Percent for Companies That Opt... Read More
WCRI Study Updates on Rising Hospital Costs in Workers Compensation . OR WCD Releases Full Report on 2014 WC Premium Rate Ranking . Study on Opioid Tolerance Could Help Pain Patients Stay on Lower Dosages . Study: Risk of Unintentional Overdose... Read More
Sign up here for our free workers' compensation enewsletters (National or California Edition) to receive weekly news items. Be sure to select the enewsletter of your choice. NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS: CA: DIR WC Policy Assessment Rates for FY... Read More
Sign up here for our free workers' compensation enewsletters (National or California Edition) to receive weekly news items. Be sure to select the enewsletter of your choice. New Study Finds Big Drop in Injury Rate When Mandated Nurse Staff Ratios... Read More
Sign up here for our free workers' compensation enewsletters (National or California Edition) to receive weekly news items. Be sure to select the enewsletter of your choice. Employer Reps Say Wage Theft Unintentional Due to Complex Regulations... Read More
Hotels and restaurants patronized by a workers’ compensation claimant during authorized travel out-of-town to obtain treatment by a specialist are not “medical providers” as that term is defined by § 8–42–101(4), C.R... Read More
NIOSH Research Improves Equipment Design to Help Protect Firefighters . Congressman Wants to Help Gig Economy Survive, Protect On-Demand Worker Rights . Bipartisan Legislation Unveiled for Medicare Secondary Payer, Workers Comp Settlements . ... Read More
Sign up here for our free workers' compensation enewsletters (National or California Edition) to receive weekly news items. Be sure to select the enewsletter of your choice. Opinion: Workers Comp No Fault System Should Be Applied to Personal Injury... Read More
Sign up here for our free workers' compensation enewsletters (National or California Edition) to receive weekly news items. Be sure to select the enewsletter of your choice. US DOL Longshore Division Examines Need for First Payment Notification... Read More
Sign up here for our free workers' compensation enewsletters (National or California Edition) to receive weekly news items. Be sure to select the enewsletter of your choice. WILG, MBA, AGs Discuss Workplace Safety Measures . New Study: Shiftworkers... Read More
President Obama Signs Six-Year Extension of TRIA . President Obama Unveils Plan for Family Leave, Sick Days for Workers . Liberty Mutual 2014 Workplace Safety Index Lists Top 10 Causes of Workplace Injuries . NIOSH Examines Increased Risks of... Read More