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US Supreme Declines to Review Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Issue

Workers' Compensation

preempts a state workers’ compensation order that compels an employer to reimburse an employee for the cost of marijuana used in response to pain arising from a work-related injury.” The petitioner further argued that Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system does not facilitate access to marijuana. 801 et seq.,

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US Supreme Court to Conference Medical Marijuana Preemption Case

Workers' Compensation

preempts a state workers’ compensation order that compels an employer to reimburse an employee for the cost of marijuana used in response to pain arising from a work-related injury.” The petitioner further argues that Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system does not facilitate access to marijuana. 801 et seq.,

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The Value of Modified Duty Programs – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Fortunately, I worked for an employer that was open to modified duty. It sounds like this employer is as well. Spence] When an employee remains off work after an accident the employers cost of doing business rises. Unfortunately, employers are not in a win-win situation when it comes to workplace injuries.

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Innovation is Necessary to Meet the Challenge of COVID in 2022

Workers' Compensation

Workplaces are now primed for a massive wave of compensation claims due to the Omicron variant. A recent study provides a potential opportunity for employers and insurance companies to reduce their risk exposure through early sequencing and treatment proactively. Recommended Citation: Gelman, Jon L.,

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Are Workers’ Comp Insurers ready for what comes next in the COVID-19 crisis?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

With the challenges emerging, the public steps announced in some jurisdictions may provide insight into what lies ahead for those who work in and with workers’ compensation. If so, should employers request or demand tests of their employees? Can we keep essential staff safe (at workplaces, with clients, or working from home)?

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Medical Marijuana Within the Context of Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Workcomp Writer

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.