May 2021
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Telecommuting: Workers’ Compensation considerations
A hybrid model is a complicated way to organize a workweek and the implications for workers’ compensation can fall under the radar screen. Here is what you should know…
COVID-19: federal, state, and other updates
Learn about the status of the long anticipated COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), OSHA head nominee, as well as new state actions related to COVID-19…
Heat sensing wearables can reduce risk of heat stroke and illness
Learn how technologies can track a worker’s body and skin temperature and heart rate in outdoor environments and reduce the risk of heat stroke and illness…
HR Tip: What employers need to know about 100% COBRA premium subsidy
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes the addition of a 100% premium subsidy for continuation coverage. Here is how it works…
OSHA Watch
- COVID-19 ETS submitted to OMB for final approval
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Cal/OSHA leader tapped to head federal OSHA
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GHS alignment: comment period extended on proposed updates to hazcom regs
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Public meeting on Whistleblower Protection Program
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New fact sheets on sharps disposal containers
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Counterfeit respirators
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Recent fines and awards
Legal Corner
FMLA- Providing workers’ comp benefits does not absolve employer’s obligations under the FMLA
Workers’ Compensation- Rule eliminating pork line speed limits compromises worker safety - federal
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No benefits for employee whose actions caused her injury - Illinois
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Ability to work a minimum wage retail job nixes ironworker’s PTD benefits - Massachusetts
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Parents argue son’s death was not compensable - Missouri
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Employer may be required to reimburse for medical marijuana - New Jersey
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Death ten days after settlement nullifies agreement - New York
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Shuttle accident compensable - Pennsylvania
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Undocumented worker receives backpay and $50,000 punitive damages - Tennessee
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Pharmacies claims for payments are time barred - Virginia
Things you should know
- CPWR reports construction worker deaths rose 41% between 2011 and 2019
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New survey instrument available from NIOSH to help assess worker well-being
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Dermatologicals continue to be comp cost driver
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CMS releases new NGHP Section 111 User Guide (Version 6.3)
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New resource on workplace bullying and violence
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State news
Note: The material in this eBulletin is provided as general information and is not a substitute for legal or other professional advice.
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