Use this button to switch between dark and light mode.

National and State-by-State Workers' Comp News Powered by Larson's (3/7/2016)

March 07, 2016 (1 min read)

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about LexisNexis products and solutions connect with us through our corporate site