By Hon. Susan V. Hamilton, Former Assistant Secretary and Deputy Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board The existence of an employment relationship is the lynchpin of workers’...
By Hon. Susan V. Hamilton, Former Assistant Secretary and Deputy Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board For readers who may not be familiar with the Workers’ Compensation...
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new data showing California's State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) edged down 0.48 percent from $1,650 to $1,642 in the 12 months ending March 31, 2023. As a result...
CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. 88, No. 11 November 2023 A Report of En Banc and Significant Panel Decisions of the WCAB and Selected Court Opinions of Related Interest, With a Digest of WCAB Decisions...
By Hon. Susan V. Hamilton, Former Assistant Secretary and Deputy Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Nearly two decades ago Senate Bill 899 was enacted and ushered in a...
OSHA Head Unveils Plans for 2016.
Federal Court Upholds Wellness Program, Rejects Lawsuit Filed by EEOC.
NAIC Posts Latest Rankings for P&C Insurers Market Share.
Risks Inherent With Sharing Economy Posed to Increase 20 Fold+ During Next Decade.
ProPublica Workers Comp Investigation Named Finalist for Award.
AZ: ICA Posts Medical Data Reports.
CA: DWC Posts Calendar for its 24 Courts on Website.
CA: WCIRB C&R Committee March 15 Meeting Agenda Posted.
CT: Legislative Committee Approves Two First Responder Comp Bills.
KS: Attorney General Wants Open Meetings for Board’s Deliberations on Comp Judges.
MD: WCC Post Reminder of When Record on Appeal Not Needed for Judicial Review.
MA: WCAC Posts FY 2015 Annual Report.
NV: Commissioner Approves Larges WC Loss-Cost and Rate Decrease Since 2010.
NJ: LWD Posts Memo on Court Closing Policy and Attorney Adjournment Process.
NM: Governor Signs Intoxication Forfeit of Comp Benefits Bill.
NM: Governor Signs First Responder Bill.
NY: WCB Announces Changes to Section 32 Waiver Agreement Resolution Process.
NY: Bill Would Establish New Video Conferencing Hearing Site in Hornell.
NC: Governor Nominates Linda Cheatham to Industrial Commission.
OH: BWC Announces New WC Option to Ohio Employers Operating in Other States.
OK: Appeal Expected in WCC Opt Out Ruling.
PA: PA Workers Comp Rates Set to Decline April 1.
PA: DOL Lawsuit Reveals U.S. Steel’s Injury Reporting Procedures.
SC: First Responder Bill Stalls in Legislature.
SD: Governor Signs HB 1084 Concurrent Wages Bill.
TX: DWC Posts Finalized Workers Comp Complaint Form.
TX: DWC Amends Rule Regarding Contents of Rulemaking Petitions.
WI: Governor Signs Workers Comp Changes.
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