Watch out for 20 costly workers’ comp mistakes in 2020: Part One (1 – 10)
While workers’ comp was a bright spot for employers in 2019, there are unresolved issues and persistent trends that can spell trouble for complacent employers in 2020…
Watch out for 20 costly workers’ comp mistakes in 2020: Part Two (11 – 20)
This two-part article is intended to help employers establish work comp priorities for 2020 and foster employee retention and engagement…
OSHA alert: Form 300A deadlines approaching
This month, all employers required to keep Form 300 should be reviewing the Log to verify that entries are complete and accurate as two important dates approach…
HR Tip: Landmark rulings overturn three NLRB major decisions
Recent NLRB rulings are employer-friendly relating to union dues after collective bargaining agreements expire, work e-mail, and confidentiality of investigations…
OSHA Watch
- Inspections increase in FY 2019
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CIC certifications no longer accepted
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Minor corrections and clarifications to Walking-Working Surfaces regulations published
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Update to NEP on amputation hazards in manufacturing
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Recent fines and awards
Legal Corner
Workers’ Compensation- Privette doctrine protects film studio from personal liability suit – California
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Injuries incurred during employer-sponsored bowling event compensable – Florida
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Daunting burden of proof for toxic exposure nixes claim – Florida
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Stuntman’s estate awarded $8.6 million in civil suit – Georgia
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Exclusive remedy does not bar class-action suit under Biometric Information Privacy Act – Illinois
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Award for amputation insufficient – Indiana
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Third-party cannot offset for employer’s fault – Minnesota
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High court says employer entitled to credit for amount paid in vacated settlement – Minnesota
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Authorized medical treatment still applies to out-of-state care – Nebraska
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IME testimony barred based on attempt to influence decision – New York
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Court finds Workers’ Compensation Board’s 8-page brief limitation unreasonable – New York
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Proximity of termination to injury claim doesn’t mean retaliation – New York
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First state ruling on termination for medical marijuana – Pennsylvania
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Surveillance nixes continuation of benefits after 18 years – Pennsylvania
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Two conditions must be proved for benefits – Virginia
Things you should know
- Funding package extends TRIA, eliminates Cadillac Tax
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Medical and indemnity payments increase with age of worker: WCRI
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Fatal injuries increase: BLS
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NCCI launches online comp court case tool
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Virginia Beach mass shooting results in 450 comp claims
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State news
