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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

CWCI Case Law Update Scheduled for July 7

  • State: California
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The California Workers’ Compensation Institute announced that the online broadcast of its annual case law update, originally scheduled for May 7, will be held on

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Benefits Increase by 5.05% July 1

  • State: Colorado
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Maximum benefits will increase 5.05% on July 1 to match the rise in Colorado’s average weekly wage, which increased to $1,180.47 from $1,123.71.

The Colorado

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits to Oil Rig Worker With Cancer

  • State: Wyoming
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The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the denial of benefits to a cancer-stricken oil rig worker, finding he failed to establish a causal connection between his

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Supreme Court Rejects Worker's Due Process Violation Claim

  • State: Alaska
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The Alaska Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to an injured worker, finding his due process rights had been adequately protected and that his continuing

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Acceptance of Liability for Injury to Upper Extremities Includes Thoracic Condition Affecting Arms

  • State: California
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A California appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier’s acceptance of liability for a worker’s injury to his upper extremities encompasses treatment of his thoracic outlet syndrome.

Case: Perani

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

WCIRB's Actuarial Committee Meets Friday

  • State: California
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California's Actuarial Committee will review first quarter experience during a meeting Friday.

In addition to reviewing claims data

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Monday, June 8, 2020

Worker Who Witnessed Death of Colleague Can't Bring IIED Claim Against Employer

  • State: New Mexico
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The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that an employee who allegedly suffered emotional distress after witnessing the grisly death of a colleague could not

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Monday, June 8, 2020

WCIRB's Governing Committee Meets Thursday

  • State: California
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Governing Committee will hold a teleconference Thursday to discuss regulatory filings and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Monday, June 8, 2020

L&I: Masks Required for Most Workers Starting Monday

  • State: Washington
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The Washington state Department of Labor and Industries said most people will have to wear a mask or face covering at work under new workplace

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Monday, June 8, 2020

City of Hemet Votes to Self-Insure for WC Claims

  • State: California
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  • - Popular with: Legal
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A city in Southern California’s Inland Empire has opted to self-insure for workers’ compensation claims, according to local media reports.

The Hemet City Council voted

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