Workers' Compensation Perspectives
MARCH 23, 2020
The “Unknown” occupational disease risk in workers’ compensation When workers’ compensation systems started a century ago, the focus was “industrial accidents”. page U47] Over time, most workers’ compensation systems adapted to include coverage for occupational diseases. This limitation was noted at the time.
The Workcomp Writer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The court reviewed the state’s so-called Seagroves test, which holds that, under appropriate circumstances, an employee’s termination for misconduct may constitute a constructive refusal of suitable employment on the part of the former employee, such that he or she is also disqualified from receiving temporary total disability benefits.
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Workers' Compensation
AUGUST 24, 2023
The settlement terms are enumerated on a prescribed form and signed by the employee, employer, and judge of compensation after the employee has been fully advised of all rights. 2d 636 (2004). Payments made under Section 20 may be considered payments of workers’ compensation for insurance rating purposes only. 334, 851 A.2d
The Workcomp Writer
MARCH 27, 2023
He received workers’ compensation benefits for his injury, but he ultimately filed a civil action against Precision and various co-workers, including, Strombert, who was employed by Precision as the pipeline construction site’s EMT. Plaintiff alleged claims of negligent hiring, retention, and supervision against Precision. 68, 72, 672 S.E.2d
The Workcomp Writer
JANUARY 16, 2023
It is, of course, one thing for a state to allow the use of marijuana in the treatment of injuries and diseases, but quite another to require employers and/or insurers to reimburse injured workers in connection with a workers’ compensation claim. The appellate court disagreed with the employer’s premise. 3d 924 (N.M.
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