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Virginia Commission is not Bound by Rules of Pleading or Evidence

The Workcomp Writer

In a decision not designated for publication, the Court of Appeals of Virginia held that the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission is not bound by statutory or common law rules of pleading or evidence, nor by technical rules of practice [ Jenkins v. C & T Durham Trucking Co. 0381-22-1 , 2023 Va. LEXIS 103 (Feb. 14, 2023)]. Im , 263 Va.

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Alaska Commission May Not Determine Scope of Treatment for Chiropractor

The Workcomp Writer

The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Commission has no jurisdiction to determine the scope or limits of chiropractic practice, held the state’s Supreme Court recently in State v. That question was not for the Workers’ Compensation Commission. API appealed to the Commission, which affirmed. White , 2023 Alas. Dr. John P.

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Missouri: Review Application Not Untimely Where Delay Was Due to “Postage Due” Error by USPS

The Workcomp Writer

In Missouri, applications for Commission review, when sent by USPS, are “deemed to be filed as of the date they are endorsed by the United States post office on the envelope or container in which such paper is received ” [§ 287.480 R.S.Mo.]. Postal Service on September 30, 2019. Hawthorn Child.’s ’s Psychiatric Hosp.

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Virginia’s 24-Month Reopening Period is Tolled While Employer Pays Full Wages for Light Work

The Workcomp Writer

Background Walker injured her ankle on June 24, 2019, while working for the Department. Within a month, she filed a claim with the Commission seeking an award for medical benefits in connection with her injury. In August 2019, the Commission entered a “Medical Only Award Order” adopting that agreement. Gordon , 281 Va.

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Arkansas Court Agrees that Temp Worker was Employee of Construction Co.

The Workcomp Writer

Background In May 2019, Ward worked full-time for a landscape company. On May 8, 2019, rainy weather prevented Ward from working with the landscape company. Ultimately, the Arkansas Commission approved a settlement agreement between Ward, the agency, and the agency’s workers’ compensation carrier. Ward appealed.

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Gender pay gap reporting 2019: what’s required?

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The submission deadlines are: 4 April 2019 for private companies and charities. 30 March 2019 for public-sector organisations. . In January 2019, Personnel Today analysed the 2018 gender pay gap data that had been reported so far to see if employers were improving. The post Gender pay gap reporting 2019: what’s required?

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Virginia Court Agrees Injury Sustained on FL Vacation Was Compensable Consequence of Original Work-Related Accident

The Workcomp Writer

Background In 2019, Fairfax County accepted a shoulder injury claim filed by Halisky, a firefighter and EMT. The Commission awarded Halisky temporary total disability benefits, as well as medical benefits. Fairfax County sought review with the Commission, which affirmed. Compensable Consequence?