Injured workers would be allowed to enter settlements regardless of their age, and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries would be required to
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The Tennessee Supreme Court said workers' compensation reforms enacted in 2013 require proof that work contributed more than 50% to aggravating a preexisting condition and
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An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim of retaliation, finding that his employer had a legitimate reason for terminating him
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation said a recent audit uncovered opportunities to improve prescribing practices, particularly in aligning treatment decisions with medical treatment guidelines.
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New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill that would require using the market value of room and board paid to workers when calculating benefits.
The Assembly
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Annual cost-of-living adjustments for permanent total disability pensions would be capped at 3%, under legislation filed ahead of the 2026 Washington state session.
Sen. Mark Schoesler,
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The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division updated the form for injured workers to request approval of a lump sum payment to align with changes made by
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The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that injured workers who challenged the constitutionality of a cap on attorney fees are not entitled to additional
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A U.S. Postal Service worker was indicted for allegedly failing to disclose a divorce, thereby collecting augmented workers' compensation benefits to which she was not
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South Carolina lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills to strengthen protections for injured workers by increasing transparency in the workers' compensation claims process and
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