By David Langham Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | 0 In March, the Office of Compensation Claims Judges announced that there would be a consolidation of district offices (see Consolidation, Mediation and Compensation). Days have turned into weeks, and the plans for accomplishing the redistricting are becoming more concrete. Now is …
Read More »Council Considers Non-Compliance, Letters to Experts
Council Considers Non-Compliance, Letters to Experts The appeal board issued an opinion yesterday, reiterating the fairly well-established parameters of medical non-compliance in the Workers’ Compensation Act. The decision also ruled that trial judges have an obligation to review letters requesting expert opinions for accuracy with respect to fact and law. …
Read More »WCRI: Workers’ Compensation Per Claim Benefits in Illinois Rise 11% in 2020, Possibly an Effect of COVID-19
WCRI: Workers’ Compensation Per Claim Benefits in Illinois Rise 11% in 2020, Possibly an Effect of COVID-19 05/05/22 WorkersCompensation.com Cambridge, MA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Per-Loss Compensation Benefits Increased 11% in 2020; two-thirds of this growth was driven by an increase in the duration of temporary incapacity (around one week); a third …
Read More »New hires may increase the frequency of workers’ compensation claims
According to Travelers, workers with less than a year on the job filed 35% of all workers’ compensation claims, a troubling statistic given that employers are in the midst of a historic hiring spree. Rich Ives, vice president of business insurance for The Travelers Companies, said there has not yet …
Read More »What it takes to hire insurance talent in today’s job market
Dear Mary, Your team is recruiting every day, not only for our vacancies, but for positions across the country. I’m curious what you see with: Willingness (or not) of the candidate to move to a new employer; The motivations that lead to the change of employment; and What is important …
Read More »California Workers’ Comp Office OKs 7.6% Pure Premium Filing
The California Workers’ Compensation Insurance Assessment Board submitted a pure premium rate request to the California Insurance Commissioner calling for a 7.6% increase. The advisory pure premium rates for the approximately 500 standard classifications proposed to take effect on September 1 are on average 7.6% higher than the average of …
Read More »Marin County Women’s Organization Gives Everyone the Opportunity to Play Sports – CBS San Francisco
MILL VALLEY (KPIX 5) — Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities no longer sit on the sidelines. Instead, they’re in the game. Players score runs but they don’t keep track of runs, no one hits, and hitters can get help. Dozens of …
Read More »Summary of news 26-04-2022 | | Workers Compensation Executive
Published on: April 26, 2022 Massachusetts businesses to see worker compensation rate drop The Massachusetts State Rating Bureau (SRB) and the Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (WCRIB) have reached an agreement with the state and will reduce workers’ compensation insurance by 3.5%. The settlement is expected to save businesses …
Read More »Low Investment Business Opportunities in Alaska
Mountains, ice caves, seafood heaven, northern lights – these are just a few of the things that come to mind when considering Alaska. But, what might surprise some is that the state is not just a nature lover’s dream, but a wonderful place to start a business. You’ve come to …
Read More »Up to $5,000 for businesses under Keep Islip Thriving
Sam Desmond Local businesses (fewer than 500 employees) and non-profit organizations in the Town of Islip may be eligible for relief grants (i.e. no reimbursement) from the town up to $5,000 under a new program called Keep Islip Thriving (KIT). The initiative comes from funds received by the City of …
Read More »How to measure and install rack security solutions
With the right equipment, you can help improve your business practices, making them safer and more efficient while saving time and money. Improperly secured cargo can lead to accidents, injuries, lost revenue and workers compensation claims. You can minimize the risk by getting rid of ineffective measurements and investing in …
Read More »Local Opinion: City wants money for roads? Show us the work | Local editorials and opinion
Here is the author’s opinion and analysis: Last week I received official voter information for the May 17, 2020 election that will have only one ballot measure: Proposition 411, an extension of “the sales tax extension half a cent for the streets”. It was a 52-page document, in English and …
Read More »The Typical Earnings of a Big Tech Worker in Austin
Houston-based Hanover Company intends to partially demolish the structures at 201-213 W. Fourth St. to make way for the mixed-use complex, which would consist of ground-floor retail space supporting 400 residential units above. Plans include rebuilding buildings that currently house LGBTQ bars Coconut Club and Oilcan Harry’s, as well as …
Read More »Kamin: per diems and reimbursements in AWW calculations | Workers Compensation News
By John P. Kamin Monday, April 11, 2022 | 0 When calculating the average weekly wage, it can quickly become complicated to decide whether daily allowances and reimbursements should be included. John P. Kamin Fortunately, there are several panel decisions that interpret the Labor Code and boil it down to …
Read More »Horry County seeks to increase compensation for county workers | Horry County
“We suggest it would be,” Spivey said. “Ask the employee for $30,000,” Loftus replied. Councilman Al Allen agreed. “It costs this person who makes $30,000 the same amount at the gas pump as it costs this person who makes over $100,000,” he said. “But I don’t reject them. If we …
Read More »Siefkes: Site Advantage: Trials Return to WCAB | Workers Compensation News
By William R. Siefkes Friday, April 8, 2022 | 0 It’s the day before the trial – a trial you’ve been preparing for and anticipating for months. William R. Siefkes You are confident in your position and are well prepared to argue your case before the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board. …
Read More »More than 50 gig workers have been killed while working in the US since 2017
Isabella Lewis was driving for Lyft on a Sunday in Plano, Texas last August when she was the victim of a carjacking and killed by her passenger. As his family tried to piece together what happened, they kept getting calls from an insurance company they didn’t recognize, but eventually realized …
Read More »NCCI report offers insurers’ perspective on successful return to work programs
The National Compensation Insurance Board released a report on Monday detailing insurers’ perspectives on the components of successful return-to-work programs. NCCI interviewed representatives from several insurance companies who write workers’ compensation cases and have expertise in return-to-work programs. Insurers surveyed identified several common elements as key to a successful transitional …
Read More »As police say PTSD is skyrocketing, officials scramble to find solutions
Hundreds of Minnesota police officers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder have severed ties with their departments over the past two years, resulting in millions of dollars in payouts through accident compensation settlements. work and state disability pensions. The problem is most acute in Minneapolis, where the city has paid more …
Read More »Safety risks affect employers
Remote and hybrid work arrangements, which were put in place when pandemic shutdowns forced many workers to stay home, have left employers with lingering safety concerns even as COVID-19 s fades. Many ergonomic concerns related to remote working were well known before the pandemic, but with home offices being commonplace, …
Read More »Montana State Fund Announces Rate Cut and $40 Million Dividend | Local
Montana State Fund, the state’s largest workers’ compensation insurance company, recently announced an average rate reduction of 3% for its policyholders. The decision was taken at the March 11 meeting of the MSF board of directors and is effective for new policies and renewals from July 1. This is the …
Read More »City of Youngstown’s $200 million budget targets improvements | News, Sports, Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider approving a city budget of $200 million on Tuesday, including about $2.3 million for the purchase of new equipment and improvement projects. The capital and improvement work is being paid for from unused money the city has received from the federal CARES …
Read More »The Combustible Mix of Power, Fashion, Health and Safety: Commemorating the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
There was a time when Republicans protected progressives and Democrats protected the wealthy class. That changed, in spurts, about 125 years ago. During this period when few focused on worker health or safety, New York’s worst workplace disaster until 9/11 occurred. Tammany Hall, headquarters of the New York Democratic Party, …
Read More »CWCI Study Finds Sharp Drop in Independent Medical Examinations of Workers’ Compensation in California
OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) study of the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process used to resolve worker medical disputes shows that the number of IMR decision letters hit an all-time high in 2021 as that pharmaceutical disputes — especially those involving opioids — have continued to decline …
Read More »Editorial: The work culture has changed. It’s time to catch up. | Editorial
If there’s anything the pandemic has taught us as a society, it’s something most people have probably never given much thought to: how dependent society is on certain workers we interact with. daily. They work as cashiers or stock clerks in our local grocery stores; they brew beans in our …
Read More »UN Human Rights Council urged to act against Burmese army
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s main opposition organization, led by the military, on Wednesday urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to act firmly to restore democracy in the Southeast Asian country. Is, arguing that the international community should impose sanctions and other pressure on the country’s generals. . The council, …
Read More »Another plan to equalize beach access faces stiff opposition in General Assembly
A General Assembly proposal to limit how much municipalities could charge non-residents to access their beaches and parks is facing the same level of opposition as another plan to equalize access to the beach, which would remove state funding for local road repairs to municipalities that have not done so. …
Read More »A Social Security disability error meant I was ordered to repay $61,000 and ended up on just $9 a month
A WOMAN has been ordered to repay $61,000 following a Social Security disability error, leaving her with just $9 a month. Stephanie Shirley, 65, from Fairport, New York, was forced to stop working after a battle with breast cancer left her too disabled to do her job. 3 Stephanie Shirley …
Read More »3 things you might not know about workers’ compensation claims
Unfortunately, most employees have problems receiving their compensation claim. The main purpose of the workers’ compensation claim is to protect employees who are injured on the job. As a general rule, contract and casual employees might not be allowed to take advantage of workers’ compensation claim benefits. The worker’s compensation …
Read More »City Council – Sundance Times
March 1, 2022 The municipal council met today in ordinary session at 7:00 p.m. under the chairmanship of the deputy mayor Brad Marchant. The roll call was taken by Acting Mayor Brad Marchant with council members Joe Wilson, Callie Hilty in attendance. Randy Stevenson, present by telephone and Mayor Brooks …
Read More »Police board rejects officer’s grievance over compensation
City officials at a special meeting last month voted unanimously to reject a grievance presented by a police officer for compensation. Under the contract between the police union and the city, “every permanent employee of the service who is injured or disabled in the line of duty is entitled to …
Read More »House Bill 698 – Workers Compensation Related to Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations
Description of the invoice: House Bill 698 states that employees required to take the COVID-19 vaccine by their employer can seek compensation for any injuries they sustain as a result. This bill is similar to House Bill 464 introduced earlier this session. Rating: 0 Does this violate the spirit or …
Read More »Editorial: Captives Solve Tough Problems
It has taken some time for the hardening commercial insurance market to have a ripple effect on the captive sector, but the sharp rate increases over the past three to four years have led to an increase in captive formations l year after five years of decline. The proven alternative …
Read More »Legislation aims to stem deluge of Minnesota cops retiring with PTSD
A Republican state senator and DFL House member have teamed up to stem the deluge of Minnesota law enforcement officers citing post-traumatic stress disorder and stepping back early – rather than trying first a treatment that could put them back to work. The bill may require workers to seek treatment …
Read More »For Omaha’s national workers’ compensation provider, happiness is key to employment
When Omaha National President and CEO Reagan Pufall reflects on how COVID-19 has affected recruiting and hiring at the workers’ compensation insurance provider, his main verdict is: no much. The key features that allowed the Managing General Agent (MGA)/insurance company to grow from eight to 200 employees in just over …
Read More »David Keener Summers Jr. — Cameron | Obituary
CAMERON – David Keener Summers Jr., 81, of Cameron, died on February 26, 2022. David was the husband of the late Nancy Griffith Summers. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 at the Cameron Memorial Cemetery in Cameron, with the Reverend David Battle and the …
Read More »ShiftMed CEO discusses rate hikes, supply and demand for nursing home staff
Established staffing agencies have had to rethink — and defend — their relationship with skilled nurse operators at this point in the pandemic, with opportunistic players entering the space and rates doubling during a historic staffing crisis. ShiftMed CEO Todd Walrath said the agency’s relationship has become much more “strategic,” …
Read More »Gabe Cossio Joins CLARA Analytics as Vice President of Sales | News
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 23, 2022– CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to the commercial insurance industry, today announced that it has selected Gabe Cossio as its new Vice President of Sales. Cossio will play a key role in executing CLARA’s aggressive growth strategy as …
Read More »A Look at Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and Possible Effects on Workers’ Compensation Claims | Chartwell’s Law
There is a recent trend among physiotherapy providers treating their patients, including injured workers and claimants, using blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT). Although you may have heard of this trend recently at the Summer and Winter Olympics or heard of the path traveled by now-retired Washington Commanders quarterback Alex Smith. …
Read More »Candidates meet Freestone County voters at annual forum
Freestone County voters got to know several of the candidates who will appear on this year’s ballots for the March 1, 2022 primary election.Early voting has already started and will continue until next week. (Click here to find out what’s on your ballot) This was the third Candidates Forum organized …
Read More »Mayor Cantrell proposes to reverse bans on facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance technologies
At the request of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the New Orleans City Council on Thursday introduced an ordinance to dramatically reduce local restrictions on law enforcement oversight that were put in place just 14 months ago. The proposed order, if passed, would largely overturn the council’s blanket bans on the use …
Read More »State Capitol Week in Review | Vanburen
For decades, prison overcrowding has sparked a financial tussle between the state and Arkansas counties. In recent months, the issue has taken on greater urgency. It’s become more than a budget battle, according to county sheriffs. This is a security issue that is reaching crisis proportions. Three sheriffs and a …
Read More »Appeals court dismisses doctor’s fee strike effort
A Florida appeals court overturned a claims judge’s decision dismissing a duly licensed attending physician whose initial assessment and treatment costs exceeded base fee schedule rates. “We are reversing because the Workers’ Compensation Code does not allow a (compensation claims judge) to disbar a duly licensed attending physician because of …
Read More »Higher fees do not disqualify an attending physician from workers’ compensation, Florida Court of Appeals says
A workers’ compensation judge cannot disqualify an attending physician simply because the doctor’s prices exceed Florida’s workers’ fee schedule, a state appeals court ruled this week. “In other words, vendors aren’t categorically tainted by higher-than-expected fees. And authorized carriers and vendors may agree to refunds” on schedule or at mutually …
Read More »Clara and Nationwide partner to deliver AI in comp
Clara Analytics Inc. announced on Wednesday that it will partner with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. to provide artificial intelligence technology to the commercial insurance industry for a new program to improve claims operations for insurance companies. workers. Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, will implement Clara’s triage and processing programs, which …
Read More »Amazon doubles base salary cap for company employees
Amazon told employees it was increasing its base cash compensation cap to $350,000, more than double the previous amount, citing “a particularly competitive job market,” according to an internal announcement seen by the New York. Times. Amazon previously capped its salary for technology and enterprise employees at $160,000 in most …
Read More »Smoking and Sandwich in Worker’s Compensation Employment in Pennsylvania – Jobs and HR
To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. An employee who went out to smoke and crossed the street for a sandwich during an unscheduled break was entitled to workers’ compensation. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania court found that these activities remained …
Read More »Two Apalachin men arrested for failing to provide pay to workers on construction projects
APALACHIN, NY (WETM) – Two Tioga County men have been arrested and face multiple felony charges for allegedly failing to provide safe working conditions for their construction workers. Robert Peretore, 37, and Jeremy Hall, 41, were both arrested by New York State Police and arraigned in Owego, according to New …
Read More »Year in Review: Appeal Board, Part 2
Year in Review: Appeal Board, Part 2 Welcome to the latest in a three-part series on the 2021 appeal decisions. As the title suggests, this article covers the rest of the Board’s advice from the past year on many different issues. You read the cases in their entirety, right? Thank …
Read More »Winter is a dangerous time for work-related injuries
Patient Tom Ringwelski works with physical therapist Christy Kopischke in the new therapy room at the UCHealth Occupational Medicine Clinic, located inside UCHealth Emergency Care in Steamboat Springs.UCHealth/Courtesy Photo Four decades of teaching ski lessons at Steamboat Springs, and too many hours to count slow skiing and demonstrating corner position, …
Read More »CEO of medical imaging companies sentenced to 5 years in prison for $250 million healthcare fraud via state workers’ compensation system | USAO-CDCA
SAN DIEGO – The CEO of several Southern California-based medical imaging companies was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for running a program that submitted more than $250 million in fraudulent claims through the system. California workers’ compensation for medical services obtained through kickbacks and bribes to doctors …
Read More »Opinions of the Supreme Court Panel | News for the workers compensation industry
Opinions of the Supreme Court panel As in previous years, I like to start the month of January with a look back at last year’s notices of appeal. This article will summarize the 2021 opinions of the Tennessee Supreme Court Workers’ Compensation Select Committee. In subsequent articles, we will return …
Read More »Can Amazon reverse the flight of its tech workers? – RetailWire
January 25, 2022 Recent reports suggest that Amazon.com and its divisions have a serious HR issue on their hands. Many of the company’s skilled technical personnel leave the company after determining that the benefits of working for Amazon do not align with their personal and/or professional goals. Both Bloomberg and …
Read More »An employee can obtain compensation for unjustified dismissal – Legal Expert
A legal scholar, Lamtiig A. Apanga, says employees whose contracts have been unfairly terminated or forced to resign from their workplace can sue their employer and be compensated. According to him, the labor law provides requirements and conditions under which employers can terminate contracts. speaking on The Law of JoyNews …
Read More »Pak approves $11.6m compensation for Chinese workers affected by Dasu Dam terror attack
Under pressure from Beijing, Pakistan’s Economic Coordinating Committee (ECC) has approved $11.6 million in compensation to families of Chinese workers killed and injured in the Dasu Dam terrorist attack in July 2021 The dispute between Islamabad and Beijing over the safety of Chinese contractors and workers and the lack of …
Read More »Edwards reflects on the diverse needs of the district
Lydia Edwards, surrounded by supporters after winning the December primary in the special election for the Suffolk and Middlesex Senate seat. PHOTO: Avery Bleichfeld Boston City Councilwoman Lydia Edwards won the Jan. 11 special election to fill the first Suffolk and Middlesex District Senate seat vacated by John Boncore. As …
Read More »New twist on health insurance
Trying to understand health insurance can be like decoding a foreign language. But as of 2020, there’s a new vocabulary term you might want to learn: Individual Coverage Health Care Reimbursement Arrangement, or ICHRA. An ICHRA (pronounced “ick-ruh”) refers to situations where an employer reimburses employees for health insurance expenses. …
Read More »Self-Assured Resolutions 2022 Workers Comp?? Post-pandemic (?)
Self-Assured Resolutions 2022 Workers Comp?? Post-pandemic (?) The self-assured resolutions of 2022 Workers Comp should be seen as a bridge between the pandemic and the post-pandemic era. For the past 13+ years, including 2021, I have written about labor competition resolutions. Our self-insured customers and article/newsletter readers always remind me …
Read More »Crystal Township plans to outsource work to DPW
TOWNSHIP OF CRYSTAL — With the director of this township’s Public Works Department announcing he will be retiring, the township is now considering a few options for the department’s future. Crystal Township Supervisor Curt McCracken, left, and Clerk Patty Baker-Marek discuss the possibility of contracting out part of the township’s …
Read More »Emergency medical responders face challenges amid latest wave of covid-19 :: WRAL.com
A growing number of COVID cases across the state is putting additional strain on our health care system — and it’s spilling over to emergency medical services. Hospitals and emergency medical service workers are encouraging the public to avoid emergency departments unless it is a life-threatening situation to help hospitals …
Read More »Invoices for drug tests after an accident, vacation pay
A measure introduced before the legislative session beginning Wednesday would require Virginia employers to conduct drug tests after the accident. HB 153 would stipulate that for the purpose of determining the cause of an industrial accident, employers should require post-accident drug testing for the use of non-prescribed controlled substances for …
Read More »King Soopers, UFCW negotiations collapse as strike date nears
COLORADO SPRINGS – The UFCW has announced that its strike date is Wednesday, Jan.12 at 5 a.m. and that employees are preparing, saying it has been a long time. “We’re actually one of the lowest paid employees in the state – at least that’s what I’m hearing. And it is …
Read More »Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC highlights what sets them apart
Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC is a leading workers’ compensation law firm. In a recent update, the office described what sets them apart. Columbus, Ohio – Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC, in an article on the website, explained in detail what makes them unique. Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC attorneys rank among the …
Read More »Workers’ Compensation Insurance Market: Scope, Applications and Framework for Growth
“ Global Market Vision has published powerful statistical data titled Workers’ Compensation Insurance Market. It defines recent innovations, applications and end users in the market. It covers the different aspects, which are responsible for the growth of industries. Different areas are considered on the basis of the capital of the …
Read More »West Bend Mutual Insurance Announces Strategic Partnership with CogniSure AI to Automate Receipt of Commercial Underwriting Submissions
CogniSure ML algorithms convert hundreds of lossy media PDF runs into summary and loss information in minutes. CogniSure – West Bend CogniSure – West Bend CogniSure – West Bend CHICAGO, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Delaware-based CogniSure AI has announced that West Bend Mutual Insurance, one of Wisconsin’s leading …
Read More »Best Workers Comp Lawyer in Riverside Emphasizes Importance of Knowing Your Rights in the Event of a Workplace Injury
Napolin Accident Injury Lawyer Riverside, a firm based in Riverside, Calif., Emphasizes the importance for those injured on the job to consult with the best labor law attorney that Riverside residents can count on. Obtaining the services of a California worker attorney can help maximize these benefits for the injured …
Read More »Winona County Wins 2021 County of the Year Award | Local
CARSON BABBINI Winona Daily News Winona County ended the year on a positive note and started the new year on a high note, as it received the 2021 County of the Year award from the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust, or MCIT, at the annual conference of AMC in December. The …
Read More »Continental Council examines legislation | Local news
CONTINENTAL – Two pieces of legislation received final reading and two more were passed as emergency legislation when members of the Continental Village Council met on Tuesday. The third and final reading was given to a resolution to renew the contract of Village Lawyer Scott Welch. Council also accepted third …
Read More »Geaney: Workers’ compensation rates skyrocket | Workers’ Compensation News
Through John H. Geaney Tuesday, December 28, 2021 | 0 It’s not well known, but the new workers compensation rates of 2022 in New Jersey are 10% higher than those of 2021! John H. Geaney Yes, you read that right – 10% more than in 2021. This is the biggest …
Read More »An exhilarating encounter | News for the workers compensation industry
An exhilarating encounter By the soft light of electric candles, he saw the dish filled with gingerbread cookies on a small table across the room. Traditional holiday treats were whipped up earlier today by a horny mother and daughter in a cozy kitchen as festive snowflakes fell outside. Suddenly, his …
Read More »THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION: Cannabis Taxes and the Illicit Market | Lost Coast Outpost
For years, the California commercial cannabis community has argued that the taxes are too high. With dropping pot prices, slowing consumer sales at the retail level, impending tax hikes, and illicit production in the ever-expanding market, things have come to a head recently. Industry insiders are pushing Governor Newsom for …
Read More »Voluntary pay rates drop again in South Carolina; Risk multiplier assigned to increase
Workers’ compensation insurance rates for the voluntary market will drop next year in South Carolina, but the loss cost multiplier for the assigned risk sector will rise again, thanks to another year of excessive losses, the State Department of Insurance announced. For industrial classifications in the residual market, the department …
Read More »Duff: “Worker Protection Bill”, NLRA and Worker Safety | Workers’ Compensation News
Through Michael C. Duff Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | 0 While this is not directly related to workers’ compensation, following tornado-related worker deaths in Illinois and Kentucky, a number of news articles have discussed the need for a kind of worker protection law. Michael C. Duff But as I told …
Read More »Nell Nolan: Eden House, WYES “Hemingway”, Churchill Society, NO Bar Assn | Holidays / Society
Goodbye autumn Fall party Il Mercato harbored buzz and social unrest on a recent Wednesday evening, when supporters gathered for Fall Fiesta on behalf of Eden House, “a movement to end the trafficking and sale of human beings.” “Building Dreams” is the title of the annual fundraiser. President Kara Van …
Read More »Foresight Expands Underwriting Team As Security-Focused Pricing Model Gains Ground | News
SAN FRANCISCO, December 17, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Foresight, the workers’ compensation insurtech that reduces the frequency of workplace incidents for its policyholders by 31% on average, today announced several strategic changes to its division growing underwriting. Elaine bruce was promoted to Vice President, Underwriting, and Matt Lachowski has …
Read More »New Trio of Executives to Lead Kinetic Insurance as Wearable
NEW YORK, December 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Kinetic, the company providing wearable technology that promotes safe environments for the industrial workforce, today announced that Gerritt Graham, Ronnie O’Dell and Steven Schafer will lead Kinetic assurance. Kinetic Insurance was announced as a new company on November 16, combining workers’ compensation …
Read More »Burnham to succeed McCarthy as president of AFL-CIO Minnesota
The AFL-CIO Minnesota General Council today elected Bernie Burnham as the next state federation of labor president. The former Duluth teacher, who currently serves as vice president of Education Minnesota, will succeed Bill McCarthy, who plans to retire on February 1 after more than six years in the top union …
Read More »[Updated] Quad M Drastically Increases Employee Count Using Its Staffing Solution Company Continues Asymptotic Revenue Growth
EDGEWATER, NJ, Dec 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Joseph Frontiere, CEO of Quad M Solutions, Inc. said, “Quad M Solutions (MMMM: OTC Pink) is rapidly adding employees using our staffing solution due to our approach unique to provide employee benefits. At the beginning of December of this year, the company …
Read More »Workers’ Compensation Rates Decline for Fifth Year in a Row | Business
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro recently announced that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decline for the fifth year in a row, effective December 1. percent reduction, and residual market rates will decline by an average of 20.01 percent. “We have worked hard to reduce workers’ compensation costs year after year to …
Read More »5 Best Compensation Lawyers in Oklahoma City, OK
Below is a list of the best and leading Oklahoma City compensation lawyers. To help you find the best compensation lawyers located near you in Oklahoma City, we’ve put together our own list based on this list of review points. Best compensation lawyers in Oklahoma City: Top Rated Compensation Lawyers …
Read More »News summary 3-12-2021 | | Workers’ Compensation Executive
Posted on: December 3, 2021 Washington workers compensation rates to rise in 2022 Employers and employees will have to pay about 3.1% more for workers’ compensation insurance for hours worked in 2022, the State Department of Labor and Industry said. Workers’ compensation claims related to COVID-19 were not taken into …
Read More »Continue to truck | Hits and failures | Salt lake city
Click to enlarge Life goes on’A News from Déseret The reader had the right question: “Why would a port in Southern California send cargo destined for the eastern United States via Salt Lake City when the ports in Arizona offer a more direct route?” This, of course, had to do …
Read More »Halawa guards work 40-50 straight hours as absences and vacancies increase
HONOLULU (KHON2) – A state lawmaker raises a red flag at Halawa Prison over what he calls the health and safety risks of overworked and understaffed prison officers. State Senator Kurt Fevella, the Senate Minority Leader, made an unannounced visit to the jail and said he discovered that many were …
Read More »Swiss Re Corporate Solutions launches workers compensation product
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions announced the launch of a worker’s compensation insurance product for mid-sized businesses in the United States through Elevate, the company’s mid-market business. Elevate Workers’ Compensation is now available in the broker market and will initially focus on the hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, real estate and wholesale …
Read More »Comp Outlook notes the ‘mutating’ effect of COVID
AM Best & Co. revised its market segment outlook from negative to stable for the US workers’ compensation market on Wednesday, noting several influencing factors. More importantly, AM Best cites an unexpected “mitigating” effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the balance sheets and operational performance of insurers. The …
Read More »If tree falls on Porta-Potty, non-compensable injury, Tennessee High Court finds
If a tree falls on a worker while taking a bathroom break, the resulting injury is not necessarily compensable, the Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled. In Brett Rosasco v. West Knoxville Painters and State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., the court ruled on Friday that Rosasco may have been within …
Read More »Lawyers Can Help Solve Workers’ Compensation Problems | Legal matters
Getting injured and needing medical attention can be a scary thing. It can be even scarier if it happens in your workplace. While this is not a relatively common event, when it does, it can lead to a lot of uncertainty as to what will happen next. Joe Hahn, Self-Employed …
Read More »Rob Gronkowski of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla – Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said the “arrow was pointing upwards” at him to play against the New York Giants on Monday night after missing five games this season due to ribs. cracked lungs, a punctured lung and back spasms. Gronkowski trained in full on …
Read More »Summary of the news 18-11-2021 | | Workers’ Compensation Executive
Vaccine blockages at key bases pose military dilemma In August, all branches of the U.S. military issued an ultimatum to its military and civilian employees: get vaccinated or risk being fired, but some employees are reporting underlying health issues they believe the vaccine could exacerbate while others cite religious exemptions. …
Read More »House meets again, starts taking bills, starting with HB 417 on workers’ compensation … | Idaho
The House has reconvened and is suspending the rules to consider bills that came out of House committees yesterday or today; the first is HB 417, from representatives Jason Monks, R-Meridian, and Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, on vaccine and workers’ compensation claims. The monks, opening the debate, told the House: “This …
Read More »Correct the behavior behind distracted driving
The security landscape has many aspects. Most occur in an establishment, but the conduct is different. It is also an area which has the propensity to endanger many lives. To avoid distracted driving, people need to understand the behavior behind it in order to change. Expert Carly Baez, Safety Manager …
Read More »‘Rust’ crew member could lose arm due to spider bite on set
Meanwhile, other stakeholders have also expressed concern for Miller. “Horrible situation with a brown recluse spider bite while wrapping Rust. This time just an accident – doesn’t appear to be negligence. Poor brother had a 9/10 chance it was benign, but he was unlucky because he was getting necrotic. They …
Read More »A virtual ceremony reveals the 2021 Comp Laude® award winners
Rosemary McKenzie Ferguson, injured Australian worker and founder of Craig’s Table wins 2021 Comp Laude® award Check out the list of 2021 Comp Laude® Award winners, announced by WorkCompCentral at a virtual awards ceremony on Friday, November 5. I am honored to continue to work on the vision of WorkCompCentral …
Read More »How will testing of unvaccinated employees work under Biden’s vaccine mandate? | Public Service News
The new rules released by OSHA on Thursday have left legal experts wondering how their corporate clients will implement weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees before the Biden administration’s Jan. 4 deadline. Temporary guidelines issued by OSHA require companies with 100 or more employees to vaccinate their workers or test …
Read More »How will testing of unvaccinated employees work under Biden’s vaccine mandate?
New government rules requiring COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing raise a critical question for companies trying to implement the directive: will there be enough testing for everyone? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Thursday released rules that companies with 100 or more employees must follow before the Jan. 4 …
Read More »Dead Norfolk firefighter becomes first in Virginia to obtain cancer coverage under new law
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – During the 2020 legislative session, state lawmakers expanded coverage of Virginia firefighters, adding brain, testicular and colon cancer to the list of suspected illnesses linked to the job. The first firefighter to win a brain cancer workers compensation case was Norfolk firefighter Christopher Griffin. Griffin won …
Read More »Texas Workers’ Comp’s telemedicine use skyrocketed during pandemic
The use of telemedicine services in Texas workers’ compensation increased dramatically during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recently released report by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). The report “Assessment of Telemedicine Services in the Texas Workers’ Compensation System 2018-2021″ shows that there were 21,086 claims …
Read More »Manchin’s Position on Biden Plan Consistent with His Long History as Budget Conservative | News, Sports, Jobs
AP Photo – Senator Joe Manchin, DW.Va.’s stance on the final price of President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” proposal has angered critics, but it’s not much of a surprise at the statements and past actions as US Senator and Governor of West Virginia. CHARLESTON – US Senator Joe Manchin, …
Read More »Former BIW employee sentenced to probation for wire fraud
Michael Collins, 63, received nearly $ 13,000 from Bath Iron Works after he said a work-related injury in 2018 left him totally disabled. PORTLAND, Maine – Editor’s note: The above video aired on October 21, 2021. A former Bath Iron Works electrician who pleaded guilty to filing a fraudulent workers’ …
Read More »Unlicensed California insurance agent indicted in $ 1.4 million worker tax evasion scheme
Unlicensed insurance agent Karyl Lynn Reed, 57, formerly of Cosa Mesa, Calif., Was arraigned this week on multiple counts of robbery, forgery, embezzlement and collar crime. White aggravated after allegedly defrauding three victims over $ 1.4 million. Reed was arrested in Seabrook, Texas and extradited to Orange County earlier this …
Read More »Lincoln Construction Startup Wins Jackpot With $ 30 Million Venture Capital Infusion | News from local businesses
Photo credit: Jim Cork / Shutterstock Since President Joe Biden and a new Congress took office earlier this year, federal policymakers have worked to accelerate the United States’ transition to clean, renewable energy sources. One of Biden’s first actions in office was to join the Paris Climate Agreement, the 2016 …
Read More »More than $ 700,000 in CARES projects in Lewisburg continue
Lewisburg’s CARES-funded projects for more than $ 700,000 continue, according to an update from City Manager Misty Hill on Oct. 19. Thanks to the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act of 2020, towns in Greenbrier County were reimbursed as employees continued to do their jobs and the town …
Read More »Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” Shooting Shooting: Insurance “Should Be Available” to Cover Damage, Expert Says
Defense lawyer Remi Spencer discusses possible litigation on ‘Fox Business Tonight’ When Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged a propeller pistol on the set of his upcoming movie “Rust” in New Mexico, killing one crew member and injuring another, many questions arose as to the circumstances of the incident. ‘incident. While an …
Read More »DeSantis calls for a special session
(Tallahassee / NSF / October 21, 2021) –Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday called for a special legislative session next month to push back White House attempts to demand that workers be vaccinated against COVID-19. The exact dates of the extraordinary session are not yet known; however, lawmakers are expected to …
Read More »Texas appeals court overturns dismissal of case
An employee of a tanning salon who alleges that she suffered a seizure after being “verbally assaulted” by her manager can sue her claim that her job was not covered by the exclusivity provisions of the accident law of Texas Labor, a state appeals court ruled on Tuesday. By partially …
Read More »Enlyte Family of Companies Releases Inaugural Report Providing Trends and Forecasts for P&C and Collision Repair Industries
Under its new parent brand, Mitchell, Genex and Coventry launch the first edition of Enlytened, examining the continued impact of COVID-19 on innovation and technology Posted: October 19, 2021 at 7:04 am MDT|Update: 1 hour ago SAN DIEGO, October 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Enlyte, the new parent brand …
Read More »Florida Law Enforcement Asks Lawmakers For More Time To Apply For PTSD Worker Exam
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Police chiefs and sheriffs across the Sunshine State are calling on lawmakers to give their officers more time to be eligible for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ). Police say the time limit made it nearly impossible to qualify officers. Clearwater Police Chief …
Read More »Law Enforcement Requesting More Time To Apply For PTSD Workers Comp
TALLAHASSEE – Florida police chiefs are calling on lawmakers to give their officers more time to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. Police say the time limit made it nearly impossible to qualify officers. Clearwater Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said the number of officers suffering from post-traumatic …
Read More »California regulators assess $ 868,318 in audit penalties
The California Workers’ Compensation Division fined claims administrators a total of $ 868,318 and ordered them to reimburse $ 332,826 in unpaid claims as a result of audits conducted in 2020, according to latest review report agency profile audit. The 2020 audits revealed unpaid indemnities on 10.06% of the 2,833 …
Read More »Wickert: What “benefits” of workers’ compensation can be subrogated? Workers’ Compensation News
Through Gary L. Wickert Wednesday October 13, 2021 | 0 This is the question that all claims professionals and prosecutors claim to know, but few fully understand it. Gary Wickert In addition to paying for medical expenses, death benefits, funeral expenses and / or compensation for lost wages resulting from …
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