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The following is the latest national news related to workers compensation issues. For local, regional news, please visit our state resources.
Man Accused of Cheating California Workers Comp Fund
August 21, 2009
A man from Southern California was recently charged with insurance fraud because he allegedly cheated the state’s workers’ compensation insurance fund out of $1.4 million. According to the suit...
Oregon Rules that Weight-Loss Surgery Must be Covered by Workers’ Comp
August 28, 2009
In 1976, a man working in an Oregon bakery injured his knee on the job. He was fine for a time, but a few years later, doctors recommend that he have a major knee surgery. His employers’ compensation...
Workers’ Comp Complaint Site Popular
August 14, 2009
A Web site, which was started in Florida in June, has been exceedingly popular with residents and employees within the state. The site allows individuals to check whether their employers...
Oklahoma Looks to Privatize Workers’ Comp Insurance Company
August 7, 2009
The state of Oklahoma recently created a task force that will begin the job of finding a way to privatize its workers’ compensation insurance company. The state program was created...
New Jersey Court Rules that Employees Overseas Do Not Have to Receive Workers’ Comp
July 31, 2009
A recent decision made by a New Jersey appeals court says that companies, which hire employees to work in foreign countries, are not required by law to provide workers’ compensation...
Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Wage Amount Changing Nov. 1, 2009
July 24, 2009
In the state of Oklahoma, recent changes in the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court may alter your weekly wage compensation amount. Starting on the first of November...
New Jersey Paving Company Fails to Provide Workers’ Comp
July 17, 2009
A businessperson in New Jersey was recently indicted for failing to provide his employees with workers’ compensation protection. The man operated Accurate Paving...
Virginia Saves Money and Hassle
July 14, 2009
In May, the state of Virginia debuted its latest method of saving money for the state...
California Receives Grant to Fight Workers’ Comp Fraud
June 23, 2009
Several counties in Northern California recently received a grant worth nearly $30 million. The...
Montana Supreme Court Re-evaluates Workers’ Compensation Laws
June 16, 2009
Lawyers representing three disabled workers took a case the Supreme Court of Montana...
Business Shut Down for Failing to Obtain Workers Comp Insurance
June 8, 2009
For the first time in state history, an Illinois business is being forced to close because...
Florida Signs Bill to Cap Legal Fees in Workers Comp Cases
May 29, 2009
The governor of Florida, Charlie Crist recently signed a bill into law that will limit the amount that lawyers can charge their clients for workers’ compensation cases. The legislation limits...
Atlanta Cops Speak Out about Lack of Workers Compensation
May 22, 2009
Five police officers from Atlanta have spoken out about the city’s lack of concern for its employees. According to their claims, the cash-strapped city is cutting corners and questioning every need for medical services...
State Attorney General Opposes Chrysler Sale
May 15, 2009
Illinois’ Attorney General, Lisa Madigan recently filed an objection to Chrysler’s pending sale to Fiat. Madigan took her argument to federal bankruptcy court on the behalf of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission...
Workers Compensation Related to Price of Drugs
April 24, 2009
A recent report, released in Tampa, Florida found that the rate of injuries and illnesses from the workplace have dropped dramatically in the past several years. This is most likely due to...
Montana Musicians May Be Excluded from Workers’ Compensation
April 17, 2009
In 2005, the Montana Department of Labor created a law that required all live musicians to be covered with workers’ compensation by the restaurants or clubs in which they played. Though the intention was to provide...
What Will California Workers’ Compensation Changes Mean for Employees?
Staff Writer, April 6, 2009
According to some of the top California attorneys, workers’ compensation in their state is one of the lowest rates in the country. When the laws...
Workers Compensation Rates in California Going Up
Insurance Journal, Dec 21, 2008 California Worker's Compensation Insurers granted permission to raise rates by California Department of
Unemployment Compensation To Rise In New Jersey
Staff Writer, Jan 20, 2009 New Jersey’s unemployment compensation expected to rise the weekly benefit for
Oil Field Worker Jumps To His Death
FOXNEWS.COM, Sep 01, 2008 Last Wednesday, a worker jumped off an oil rig and died after an explosion in oil fields in Tulsa,
Driver Hits Construction Worker Three Times
Staff Writer, Sep 16, 2008 A man in Colorado was arrested for 2nd-degree assault with a deadly weapon and leaving the scene of an accident, after hitting a construction worker 3 times with his
Do I Need a Texas Workers Comp Attorney
DOL Gov Articel, Feb 03, 2005 Help In Understanding Texas Workers CompHow much are the benefits for loss of wages
NJ Gov Article, Jan 28, 2005 If an injured worker is disabled for a period of more than seven days, he or she will be eligible to receive temporary disabilityHow Does Workman's Compensation Claims Affect Your Insurance
Federal Gov, Jan 31, 2005 Explanation Of How Workmans Compensation Claims Affect YourAm I Eligable For Lost Wages Compensation In The State Of California
CA Gov Article, Jan 26, 2005 Information On Certain Standards Which Are Required In Order For You To Recieve Compensation For Your LostAm I Entitled To DC Workers Compensation Benefits
DOL Gov Site, Jan 26, 2005 Help In Finding Out If You Qualify For DC Workers CompensationHow Do I Get Georgia Compensation Benefits
DOL Gov Article, Jan 25, 2005 Help In Getting Georgia Workers CompensationShould I Look For a Washington Workers Comp Attorney
DOL Gov Article, Jan 25, 2005 Help In Deciding If You Need a Washington Workers CompChanges in Florida workers’ compensation laws, 2004
BLS Gov Site, Jan 16, 2005 Possible Changes In Florida Workers CompensationCalculating Your Loss Of Wages: And Do I need An Attorney
EDD Gov Article, Jan 22, 2005 Calculating Your LostCan I receive Florida Workmans Comp Benefits
DOL Gov Site, Jan 08, 2005 Help In Finding Out If You Qualify For Florida Workmans CompObtaining Your Compensation Benefits
llnl.gov, Nov 19, 2004 You must report your injury to your supervisor or employerAm I Entitled To Indiana Comp Benefits
DOL Gov Article, Jan 05, 2005 How Do I Know If I Am Entitled To Indiana CompWorkers Compensation Benefit Structure
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/basics.htm#structure, Nov 18, 2004 The benefit structure defines what injured workers are entitled to receive when they sustain anInjured Worker Rights and Responsibilities
An injured worker may receive benefits regardless of who caused or helped cause the injury
Florida Workers Compensation Law
To be eligible for permanent total disability benefits, an employee must have either a catastrophic injury or be unable to uninterruptedly engage in at least sedentaryWCMSA Appeal Rights For That CMS Has Determined
There are no appeal rights if a claimant or submitter disagrees with the WCMSA amount that CMS has determined protects Medicare's interests
Is a pennsylvania workers compensation lawyer Necessary In My Situation
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Compensation can be denied if an injury or death was caused by intoxication or the illegal use of drugs. The burden of proof is on the employer.
Is a New York Workers Compensation Attorney Necessary
< Back to New York Workers Compensation ResourcesThe Benefits Of Job Of Job Injury Rehabilitation Service
Every year, statistics show that firefighting is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. According to the IAFF Death and Injury Survey, low back injuries and other sprains account for over 50% of total injuries.
Whitson Lumber Receives Workplace Safety Award
Tennessee.gov, Jul 13, 2008 Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced that Whitson Lumber will receive the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition ProgramRise In Work-Related Injury Deaths Among Hispanics
Centers for Disease Control, Jul 02, 2008 Work-related injury deaths among Hispanic workers during 1992--2006 totaled 11,303, approximately 13% of all U.S. work-related injury deaths during thatPhiladelphia County Service Connected Death and Health Care Benefits
Philadelphia Gov, Jun 30, 2008 Philadelphia County Workers Compensation - Death due solely to performance of membersPennsylvania Workers' Compensation Compliance
State of Pennsylvania, Jun 03, 2008 Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Compliance - The requirement to insure workers? compensation liability isInjured Worker Information
California Gov, Apr 30, 2008 Workers' comp insurance provides six basic benefits: medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, supplemental job displacementCalifornia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Function
California Gov, Apr 15, 2008 The statutory scheme for the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is set forth primarilyBack Injuries - Nations Number One Workplace Safety Problem
OSHA Gov, Mar 31, 2008 Preventing back injuries is a major workplace safetyU.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Cites Denver Concrete Contractor Following Accident Injuring 13 Employees
OSHA Gov, Feb 29, 2008 OSHA has proposed penalties against Concrete Express Inc of Denver for unsafe workingWorkers Compensation Insurance Program
VIDOL Gov, Mar 12, 2008 Workers Compensation is an insurance program that provides medical and disability benefits for work- elated injuries andU.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Fines Two Construction Contractors Combined $324,000
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Jan 01, 2008 The inspection revealed that the two companies failed to take appropriate action to protect theirU.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Cites Midlands Contracting Inc. for Excavation Hazards Following Fatality at Excavation Worksite
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Dec 17, 2007 Two alleged willful violations of federal health and safety standards following a workerU.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Cites Four St. Louis Bay Bridge Contractors Following Fatal Collapse of Concrete Formwork
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Dec 25, 2007 The investigation began in June after two employees from two different companies died and another seven were injured when a concrete column collapsed into St. LouisU.S. Labor Department Recovers Nearly $2 Million in Back Pay for Houston Home Mortgage Employees
U.S. Department of Labor, Dec 02, 2007 Among this departments highest priorities is ensuring that workers are paid all the wages they haveU.S. Labor Department Obtains $20 Million Settlement with Union Labor Life Over Retirement Plan Fees
U.S. Department of Labor, Dec 10, 2007 The U.S. Department of Labor announced a settlement requiring Union Labor Life Insurance Co. to pay back fees and compensation to benefit plans thatU.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Proposes Nearly $220,000 in Penalties Against Jackson, Ga., Tire Recycler Following Fatality at Plant
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Nov 18, 2007 OSHA opened an investigation following an employee fatality inBrown Sues Drywall Contractor for Exploiting Workers
Office of Attorney General, Nov 25, 2007 Attorney General sued Los Angeles drywall contractor that unlawfully forced its employees to work without the benefit of legally mandatedSenator Murray Seeks Answers about Compensation for Sick Hanford Workers
U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Oct 25, 2007 Murray Concerned about Lack of Transparency Long Wait to Hear aboutU.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Proposes More Than $45,000 in Penalties Against Littleville, Ala., Lumber Mill Following Fatality
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Nov 13, 2007 Penalties for 22 serious violations of federal workplace safety standards following a fatality at the plant in MayStatement by US Secretary of Labor Chao On 2006 Workplace Injury and Illness Rates
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Oct 17, 2007 Rate is lowest everBrooklyn, N.Y., Contractor Cited by U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA Following Dyker Heights Trench Collapse that Killed Employee
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Oct 21, 2007 OSHA has cited Star Pak Contracting Inc. for alleged willful and serious violations of safety standards following the death of anInsurance Commissioner Poizner Announces Conviction of Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Perpetrator
California Department of Insurance, Sep 30, 2007 Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced today the conviction of a Pomona man for workers compensation insuranceCalifornia Labor Commissioner Reaches $3.9 Million Agreement with Wal-Mart for Unpaid Wages to California Workers
California Gov, Oct 08, 2007 California Labor Commissioner announced that an agreement has been reached requiring WalMart Stores o pay more than 3.9 million inKentucky Supreme Court Clarifies Workers' Compensation Laws
Staff Writer, Aug 27, 2007 The KY Workers Comp law originally discouraged companies from subcontracting work on a regular basis so they could avoid the cost of workers' compensationMichigan Highway Work Zones Safer
State of Michigan, Aug 19, 2007 In 2006 there were more than 5000 crashes in work zones on Michigan roadways, a 20 percent decline over the previousNYC Delivers Plan To Protect Scaffold Workers
The City of New York, Aug 23, 2007 Buildings Commissioner Patricia J. Lancaster, FAIA, provided a progress report on the City's strategic plan to protect workers onRisks for Fatal Heart Attacks in Fire Fighters
NIOSH, Aug 16, 2007 Fire fighters are dying on the job from heart attacks and other cardiovascularPhoto Enforcement Vans to Protect Illinois Road Construction Workers
Illinois State Police, Aug 19, 2007 Illinois State Police Director Larry Trent are warning drivers to be alert and slow down in work zones as the 2007 highway construction season kicksRoseville, Michigan Company Sentenced in Worker's Death
Staff Writer, Aug 06, 2007 A crew from Lanzo Construction Company was installing sewer pipe when a cave-in occurred on Lake Ravines Drive in Southfield. Robert James Whiteye, 52, a pipe layer,Kansas Workplace Injury Report
Kansas Department of Labor, Aug 09, 2007 Full-time workers in private industry reported 46,800 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Kansas in 2005, according to the Survey of OccupationalYouth Are More At Risk For Workplace Injuries
Staff Writer, Jul 25, 2007 A recent study by the Institute for Work and Health suggests that young people and those who dropout of high school and enter the workforce after graduating are more atConstruction company to pay nearly $1.2 million in back wages to 1,060 workers
Department of Labor, Jul 29, 2007 Desert Plastering, a Las Vegas plastering and masonry company, has agreed to pay $1,147,921 in back wages to 1,060 current and former employees following anInformation About EMFs About EMFs
National Institute of Environmental Health Services, Jul 01, 2007 Even though both electric and magnetic fields are present around electrical equipment and power lines, recent research has focused on potential health effects ofConstruction Accident Responsible for Death
Staff Writer, Jul 19, 2007 On July 19, 2007, a 65 year old man was killed in what seemed to be a construction accident at the demolition site of an old tannery inEnglewood Businessman Charged With Workers' Compensation Fraud
Florida Department of Financial Services, Jun 12, 2007 Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink announced today that the owner of Don Estlund?s Tree Service is facing a charge of operating without workers?$606,000 Awarded to Washington Township Man for Job-Related Injury
Staff Writer, Jun 20, 2007 The verdict includes $86,000 to cover lost wages, $70,000 for emotional distress and $450,000 in punitiveFatal Fall at Webb Building Construction Site in Buffalo, N.Y., Leads to $49,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA Fines for Area Contractor
OSHA, May 28, 2007 The employees were working on the second floor, at the edge of deteriorated and missing floor sections that opened to the building's basement, when an employeeU.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Fines Deffenbaugh Industries Inc. in Omaha, Neb., $125,000 Following Fatality of Refuse Collection Employee
OSHA, Jun 04, 2007 A Deffenbaugh employee sustained fatal injuries when a six-yard refuse collection container swung free from the back of a collection truck, crushing theColorado Delegation Unites To Defend Rocky Flats Workers’ Access To Health Care Benefits
allard.senate.gov, May 20, 2007 I know first-hand that Congress?s intent was to honor and care for our Cold WarWorkers’ Compensation Legislation Will Reduce Costs And Increase Benefits
ny.gov, May 13, 2007 The legislation, which Governor Spitzer made a top priority in his new administration, will increase benefits for injured workers for the first time in more than aObese File Twice as Many Workers' Comp Claims
nlm.nih.gov, Apr 29, 2007 The study also found that obese workers in high-risk jobs incurred the highest medical and economic costs of allOneida Inmate Charged With Workers’ Compensation Fraud
ins.state.ny.us, May 06, 2007 Syracuse man filed for benefits while serving sentence on felony drugLandmark Workers’ Comp Accord Benefits Business And Labor
ny.gov, Apr 15, 2007 Under the agreement, benefits for injured workers will be increased for the first time in more than a2007 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates Decline;Vermont Employers, Economy Will Benefit
bishca.state.vt.us, Apr 22, 2007 Thabault noted that many of Vermont?s small businesses stand to benefit from the decliningAllegheny, Lycoming County Employers Sentenced For Workers’ Compensation Violations
state.pa.us, Apr 01, 2007 David F. Barclay was sentenced to 12 months in the accelerated rehabilitative disposition program for first-timeCHP Commissioner Responds To District Attorney’s Report Of Workers’ Compensation Investigation
chp.ca.gov, Apr 08, 2007 In April 2005, I asked District Attorney Scully to review those 16 cases of suspected workers? compensationLegislation Will Reduce Costs And Increase Benefits
ny.gov, Mar 18, 2007 The legislation, which Governor Spitzer made a top priority in his new administration, will increase benefits for injured workers for the first time in more than aMayor Bloomberg Outlines New Measures To Prevent Construction Scaffolding Accidents
ci.nyc.ny.us, Mar 25, 2007 Although public safety is at an all-time high, we can and must do more to ensure workerCommissioner Betts Names New Division Medical Advisor
tdi.state.tx.us, Mar 05, 2007 He has served as a designated doctor in the Texas workers? compensation system sinceMonterey County Contractor Accused Of Leaving Employees Without Workers' Comp
insurance.ca.gov, Mar 12, 2007 What Mr. Johnson did was put his own greed above the welfare of the people heOSHA Proposes Over $191,000 In Penalties For Construction Co.
osha.gov, Feb 19, 2007 OSHA has cited Stoughton, Mass.-based Stone and Webster Construction's maintenance division, and proposed penalties totalingEmployers Must Post Illness/Injury Summaries Beginning Feb. 1, 2007
osha.gov, Feb 26, 2007 OSHA today reminded employers they must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred duringGoffstown Post Office is First to Earn Workplace Safety and Health Star
osha.gov, Feb 05, 2007 The Star designation came after an OSHA team's thorough on-site review of the facility's application and safety and healthCongressman Green Addresses Minimum Wage
house.gov, Feb 12, 2007 Green introduced H.R. 5731, the Living American Wage (LAW) Act, which would increase the minimum wage to $7.25 byCommissioner Betts Signs Disability Management Rules
state.tx.us, Jan 29, 2007 Rules that establish treatment guidelines, treatment planning benchmarks, and return-to-work goals and timeWorkers Compensation For Jail Inmates
lao.ca.gov, Jan 22, 2007 The State Constitution and implementing statutes establish a workers? compensation insurance system that compensates public and private workers for work-relatedUnemployment Insurance And Workers’ Compensation Rate Reductions For Employers And Workers
governor.wa.gov, Jan 08, 2007 Governor Gregoire has also proposed a six-month suspension of a portion of workers? compensationNew Law Cracks Down On Old Contracting Problem
cslb.ca.gov, Jan 15, 2007 The closure of a loophole is tightening the noose around illegal contractors who try to skirt the law by operating with someone else's licenseU.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Again Cites Wheeler Logging Co. of White Swan, Wash., for Safety Violations
OSHA, Dec 13, 2006 The citations carry proposed penalties totalingEmployer Costs For Employee Compensation
bls.gov, Jan 03, 2007 Survey measures employer costs for wages, salaries, and employee benefits for nonfarm private and state and local governmentCincinnati Construction Business Cited for Violations of Federal Trenching Regulations, Placing Workers in Danger
US Department of Labor, Nov 30, 2006 OSHA has proposed $142,000 in fines for serious violations of workplaceRalphs Grocery Company Pays $70 Million to Resolve Criminal Case of Rehiring Workers During Labor Dispute
US Department of Justice, Dec 06, 2006 Paid $70 million dollars in criminal fines and compensation for Ralphs' workers, their health benefit and pensionIn Connecticut, Study On Work Related Deaths
Department of Labor, Nov 14, 2006 Work related fatal illnesses often occur years after an exposure has occurred and are difficult to link to specific workWorkers Compensation Benefits To Increase 3.5 Percent With Cost Of Living
State of Washington, Nov 21, 2006 Workers currently receiving Washington workers compensation wage replacement or pension benefits will receiveWorkers Compensation For Pesticide Poisoning
CDC, Oct 31, 2006 Extended for three years the federal government's initiative to reduceKentucky Governor Appoints Member To the Workers Compensation Board
State of Kentucky, Nov 07, 2006 Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Bruce Cowden, of Lexington, to the Workers CompensationLabor Department Recognizes The Energy Workers Compensation Program
U.S. Department of Labor, Oct 24, 2006 Over the past five years, more than 75,000 claims have been filed by workers or their families seeking benefits under theCongressman Fights To Protect Compensation Payments For Ohio Nuclear Workers
house.gov, Oct 15, 2006 Workers across the country who become ill because of their work in a U.S. nuclear facility should not fall victimGov. Schwarzenegger Vetoes Legislation Rolling Back Historic Workers Comp Reforms
ca.gov, Oct 01, 2006 I will continue to defend the workers compensation reforms to ensure the strength of CaliforniasCalifornia Anticipates Reducing Workers Compensation Rates For Employers
insurance.ca.gov, Oct 08, 2006 No other state has enacted reforms that reduced workers compensation costs to thisHawaii Approves Workers' Compensation Agreement With Electrical Workers And Electrical Contractors
Press Release, Sep 24, 2006 covers issues such as treatment plans, vocational rehabilitation programs, return to work programs, and how claims should beDivision of Workers' Compensation And UCLA Center For Health Policy Research Study
Press Release, Sep 17, 2006 The study will also sample a representative number of workers? compensation insurers, self-insured employers and third partyHamden Man Charged with Workers' Compensation Fraud
Press Release, Sep 04, 2006 one count of Fraudulent Receipt of Workers' Compensation Benefits, a felony carrying a maximum prison term of twentyU.S. DOL Announces $12 Million Settlement With The Estate Of Kenneth L. Lay
Press Release, Sep 10, 2006 granting a $12 million claim against his estate on behalf of participants covered by Enron's pensionOSHA Fines Contractor For Failing to Report Worker Death
osha.gov, Aug 27, 2006 Falls are one of the four leading causes of death in construction, and ladders are present at virtually every jobQuick Cash Pays More Than $500K in Back Wages to 900 Workers
Department Of Labor, Aug 20, 2006 the employer failed to pay overtime to non-exempt salaried managers and did not include bonuses in computing overtime pay for non-exempt salaried managers and employeesFourteen Charged In Upstate Workers' Compensation Sweep
Press Release, Aug 13, 2006 The defendants were all charged with submitting fraudulent claims to obtain workers compensationDOL Recognizes Anniversary of Workers Compensation Program
Department Of Labor, Aug 06, 2006 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) this month marks the fifth anniversary of administering the Energy Employees Occupational IllnessPA Employers To Save $100 Million From Decreased Workers' Compensation Costs
Press Release, Jul 30, 2006 This is the third time Pennsylvania has reduced workers? compensation costs in the last fourArrests of Family Business Owners For Grand Theft, Workers' Compensation Fraud And Payroll Tax Evasion
Press Release, Jul 23, 2006 The Sewells, who are residents of Elverta, were arrested June 1 and each charged with one felony count of making a false or fraudulent statement for the purpose ofFlorida Worker Comp Wage Replacement Benefits
miamidade.gov, May 15, 2006 Check within 21 days after the carrier becomes aware of theOSHA Joins With New York State Workers Compensation Board
osha.gov, May 30, 2006 Helping New York State employers reduce and prevent their employees' exposure to workplace safety and health hazards is the goal of a newInsurance Fraud Of Worker's Comp In California
insurance.ca.gov, May 02, 2006 Charged with one felony count of knowingly preparing or making a false written or oral statement in support of an insuranceMassachusetts Worker Compensation Claim
mass.gov, Apr 02, 2006 Workers? Compensation Trust Fund may be liable for payment of benefits resulting from approved claimsState Of Michigan Worker Compensation
michigan.gov, Apr 17, 2006 The Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives has misreported the state average weeklyReform Of Workers Compensation In Illinois
business.illinois.gov, Feb 22, 2006 General Assembly worked together in an agreed bill process that led to the dramatic changes that will reduce business costs, increase benefits and fight theVirginia Worker Comp Insurance Obligations
vwc.state.va.us, Mar 09, 2006 Employers with fewer than three employees may voluntarily come under theSouth Carolina Worker Comp Maximum Weekly Rate For 2006
wcc.state.sc.us, Feb 08, 2006 Accordingly, for accidents that occur on or after January 1, 2006, the maximum weekly compensation rate, which according to SectionFlorida State Law, Workers' Compensation
dol.gov, Dec 11, 2005 This is a voluntary law that provides a five percent discount on workers' compensation premiums to employers who implement and maintain a certified drug-free workplaceChanges In Ohio Workers Comp Laws
bls.gov, Jan 23, 2006 In response to an Ohio Supreme Court decision, the conditions were revised under which chemical testing of an employee may establish a rebuttable presumption thatHighway Patrol Identifies Plan To Reduce California Workers' Compensation Law
ca.gov, Nov 24, 2005 Workers' compensation laws require employers to pay for the cost of treating job-related injuries sustained byNew York's Workers Comp And Disability Benefits
state.ny.us/workplace, Nov 30, 2005 Employers may not charge any portion of the cost of workers? compensation coverage to theirAlaska Is Improving Workplace Safety And Health In Both The Public And Private Sectors
osha.gov, Nov 09, 2005 State programs were required to adopt OSHA?s first strategic goal: to ?improve workplace safety and health for all workers, as evidenced by fewer hazards reducedCalifornia Workers’ Compensation Administration Revolving Fund
dir.ca.gov, Nov 20, 2005 All Insurers Authorized to Transact Workers? Compensation inNew York Workers Compensation John Sweeney, Division Chief
nyc.gov, Sep 21, 2005 Under the New York Workers' Compensation Law, employees who suffer workplace injuries or an occupationalDisclosures For Workers' Compensation Purposes
hhs.gov, Oct 13, 2005 The HIPAA privacy rule does not apply to entities that are either workers compensation insurersPhoenix District Office Mediated Over 200 Employment Discrimination Charging Parties About The Benefits Of The EEOC Mediation Program
eeoc.gov, Sep 18, 2005 Phoenix District Office Mediated Over 200 Employment Discrimination Charging Parties About The Benefits Of TheHealth Care Workers In Atlanta Where Worker Compensation System Do Not Consider Occupational Tb A Compensable Disease
osha.gov, Sep 18, 2005 Health Care Workers In Atlanta Where Worker Compensation System Do Not Consider Occupational Tb A CompensablePrivate Insurers In California Aren't Making Money On Workers' Comp And Are Getting Out Of The Business
wa.gov, Sep 11, 2005 Private Insurers In California Aren't Making Money On Workers' Comp And Are Getting Out Of TheMiami Dade County Public Schools Personnel System And Benefits Used Effective Cost Containment Practices In Managing The Workers Compensation Program
fl.us, Sep 18, 2005 Miami Dade County Public Schools Personnel System Managing The Workers CompensationLabor Department Hosts Town Hall Meetings in Paducah Ky to Explain New Energy Workers Compensation Program
www.dol.gov, Aug 30, 2005 Paducah Ky to Explain New Energy Workers CompensationInjuries To Young Workers Can Be Prevented
cdc.gov, Sep 07, 2005 Groups who work together to create safer workplaces for teens can bring many benefits to aExposure To Solvents In The Work Place Can Cause Long Term Health Problems
OSHA, Aug 15, 2005 Once inhaled, the vapors which arise from solvents can directly irritate the upper respiratoryMissouri Ranks 6th In The Nation In Workers’ Compensation Costs
ded.mo.gov, Aug 11, 2005 After all, Missouri?s workers? compensation system originated in 1926 to protect workers without costly and lengthyNew Workers’ Compensation Reform Law Improves Business Climate
ded.mo.gov, Jul 26, 2005 Attracting new companies to Missouri is one of the major ways we grow our state?s economy and we have a number of positives we bring to theNew Workers’ Compensation Reform Law Improves Business Climate
Enter Source, Jul 31, 2005 Missouri?s workers? compensation system originated in 1926 to protect workers without costly and lengthy lawsuits. Before that time, if workers wereWorkers’ Compensation Laws Are Administrative Systems That Make Payment Without Regard To Fault, Wage Loss And Degree Of Disability
senate.gov, Jun 27, 2005 Workers? Compensation Laws Are Administrative Systems That Make Payment Without Regard To Fault, Wage Loss And Degree OfThe Whole Original Concept Has Become Lost Over The Past Few Years As Workers’ Compensation Costs Have Spiraled
ded.mo.gov, Jul 17, 2005 The Whole Original Concept Has Become Lost Over The Past Few Years As Workers? Compensation Costs HaveThe Alabama Workplace Through Its Protective Effort For Employees And Employers
alabama.gov, Jun 06, 2005 The Alabama Workplace Through Its Protective Effort For Employees AndCalifornia's Workers' Compensation System Shows Some Signs Of Improvement
dir.ca.gov, Jun 20, 2005 The number of claims per $1 million of adjusted earned premium has dropped from a high of 141.7 in 1990 to 103.5 in 1994, a 27 percentSurvivor Benefits To Dependents Of Workers Killed On The Job Nasi Brief Social Insurance For Survivors Family Benefits From Social Security And Workers' Compensation
National Academy of Social Insurance, May 01, 2005 Survivor Benefits To Dependents Of Workers Killed On The Job Nasi Brief Social Insurance For Survivors FamilyDivision of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation
dol gov, May 10, 2005 Division of Energy Employees Occupational IllnessCostco Wholesale Corporation Revises Earnings Outlook for the Remainder of Its Fiscal Year 2005 and Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend
BUSINESS WIRE, Apr 21, 2005 Costco Wholesale Corporation Revises Earnings Outlook for the Remainder of Its Fiscal Year 2005 and Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly CashLabor Department to Explain Recent Changes Expanding Compensation for Energy Employee Illnesses
U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 26, 2005 Recent EEOICPA amendments expand coverage under Part B to claimants who worked at certain facilities14 People Have Been Arrested For Fraudulently Receiving Workmen’s Compensation Payments
state.ny, Mar 27, 2005 14 People Have Been Arrested For Fraudulently Receiving Workmen?s CompensationThese Bills Deal With Everything From Worker's Compensation Reform To Amending The Texas Constitution Defining Marriage As Being Between One Man And One Woman
www.lufkindailynews, Apr 10, 2005 Worker's Compensation Reform To Amending The Texas Constitution Defining Marriage As Being Between One Man And OneWage Loss Benefits Show That Increasing The Minimum Wage Creates Job Loss For Low-Skill Employees
biz yahoo, Mar 10, 2005 Wage Loss Benefits Show That Increasing The Minimum Wage Creates Job Loss For Low-SkillWorkplace Injuries Are Not Always Covered By Workers Compensation
Press Release, Mar 20, 2005 The Spotsylvania County resident went to the doctor. And he expected that workers compensation would cover his on the jobHermes Sargent Bates Named One of Fastest-Growing Firms in Texas and Leads by Example in Attorney Diversity
.businesswire, Mar 06, 2005 Hermes Sargent Bates' Lawyers Recently Received Several High-Profile Awards, Including Texas SuperSlater's Companies Provided Employees Supposed To Provide Workers’ compensation Insurance
Press Release, Mar 03, 2005 An owner of employment agencies that provided coal workers to many Kentucky mines was indictedFormer State Juvenile Training School Officer Charged with Workers' Compensation Fraud
CT Gov Article, Feb 22, 2005 Explanation Of Government Employee Charged With Workers CompensationWorkers Compensation Bureau Submits WC Insurance Rate Filing to Division of Insurance
.businesswire, Feb 28, 2005 BOSTON March 1, 2005 The Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts (WCRIB) today recommended to the state Division of Insurance that averageOregon Workers Compensation Laws: Do I Need a Oregon Workers Compensation Lawyer
DOL Gov, Jan 17, 2005 Knowing Whether Or Not You Need a Oregon Workers CompensationWorkers Compensation, Who is Covered
DOL Gov Site, Jan 18, 2005 Determining wether or not you are covered in terms of workersSmall increase in workers’ compensation rates proposed for 2005
WA Gov Press Release, Jan 25, 2005 How A Rise In Workers Comp Rates Will AffectWorkers Compensation Insurance Policies In Michigan
MI Gov Article, Feb 10, 2005 Description Of Workers Compensation Policies InNew York Insurance Department Announces Workers? Compensation Rates;
New York State Insurance Department, Oct 25, 2004 New York State has seen an overall reduction of over 35 percent-- an over 28 percent reduction since the historic 1996 workers? compensationNAVAJO NATION URANIUM WORKERS RECEIVE
DOL, Oct 25, 2004 Five uranium miners or their widows who are members of the Navajo Nation were presented checks for $50,000 in a ceremony on the Navajo Reservation today in Shiprock,CHSWC is Honored with International Workers' Compensation Award
State of CA, Oct 25, 2004 The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC) received the International Association of Industrial Accidents Boards and CommissionsWitnesses Testify on DOL Workers’ Compensation Program that Provides Benefits to Energy Employees with Occupational Illnesses
Committee on Education and the Workforce, Oct 25, 2004 Witnesses before the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee today testified on a key workers? compensation program that provides benefits to Department of EnergyRendell Administration Announces Increases In Unemployment and Workers' Compensation Weekly Benefit Limits
State of PA, Oct 25, 2004 Labor and Industry Secretary Stephen M. Schmerin today announced increases in the maximum weekly benefits for new unemployment compensation (UC) beneficiaries and newPrevention is the Best Medicine
osha, Oct 25, 2004 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reaching out to educate employers, health care workers and the general public on OSHA's revision to the bloodborne$293 Million in Compensation Paid Out on First Anniversary
DOL, Oct 25, 2004 $293 million in compensation payments have been paid out to current and former nuclear weaponChao Seeks Answers To Reducing Ergonomic Injuries Wants To Avoid Pitfalls Of Previous Regulation
DOL, Oct 25, 2004 Chao today opened the first of three public forums to be held over the next two weeks with a call for answers on the issue of ergonomic injuries and a warning to allErgonomics Guidelines Announced for the Nursing Home Industry
osha, Oct 25, 2004 OSHA's Guidelines for Nursing Homes focuses on practical recommendations for employers to reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries by using methods found toJanitorial Workers to Receive $1.9 Million in Back Wages
state of CA, Oct 25, 2004 Global Building Services has agreed to pay $1.9 million in back wages to 775 employees who weren't properly paid forSmall increase in workers’ compensation rates proposed for 2005
Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries, Oct 06, 2004 Small increase in workers? compensation rates proposed forA Guide to the Vocationally Handicapped Provisions of the Workers' Disability Compensation Act
State of Michigan, Oct 17, 2004 A Guide to the Vocationally Handicapped Provisions of the Workers' Disability CompensationSocial Security: Libertarians have better idea
The Observer, Oct 25, 2004 Social Security: Libertarians have betterTwo People Picked by Palin for Workers’ Comp Board
Staff Writer, Mar 01, 2009
Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board will see two new members appointed by Governor Palin. The first being Kiana L. Peacock as well as Daniel J. Repasky.
Less Work Related Injury Among Foreign Born
Staff Writer, Feb 16, 2009
Foreign born workers report fewer work related injuries than their American co-workers but their injuries are normally more severe.