pens DWC Opens Second 15-Day Comment Period for Pharmacy Rules By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation opened a second 15-day comment period on a proposal to incorporate Medi-Cal’s reimbursement rules into its pharmacy fee schedule. In addition to technical corrections, the… Full Article
pens CAAA Opens Registration for 2025 Winter Convention By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Applicants’ Attorneys Association opened registration for its annual winter convention, which will be held in Las Vegas Jan. 23-26. Panelists speaking during the conference will cover a variety of… Full Article
pens AppliedVR Names Michael Marsau Executive Director, Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 AppliedVR appointed Michael Marsau as its executive director of workers’ compensation. Michael Marsau Marsau is overseeing the launch of the company’s flagship RelieVRx prescription therapeutic into the workers’ compensation market, the… Full Article
pens Court Upholds Worker's Convictions for Embezzlement, Workers' Compensation Fraud By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court upheld a worker’s convictions and sentence to embezzlement and workers’ compensation fraud. Case: U.S. v. Holmes, No. 23-4700, 06/21/2024, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Federal prosecutors in South… Full Article
pens IAIABC Opens Registration for Work Comp Judicial Program By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions opened registration for its 2024 Judicial Program being held Oct. 29-30. The program, presented by IAIABC with the National Association on Workers’… Full Article
pens DOL Orders Compensation for Workers Fired Over Safety Concerns, Misclassified as Contractors By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The U.S. Labor Department said it received more than $350,000 in back wages for workers at a Michigan construction company who were misclassified as contractors and for a truck driver… Full Article
pens WCRI Opens Registration for 2025 Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Workers Compensation Research Institute opened registration for its 2025 annual Issues and Research Conference being held March 6-7 in Phoenix. Ramona Tanabe WCRI said it will present findings from its… Full Article
pens 9th Circuit Establishes LHWCA Compensation for Hearing Loss, Tinnitus By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court ruled that an injured longshoreman who has hearing loss in one ear and bilateral tinnitus is properly compensated at the statutory rate. Case: Total Terminals International LLC… Full Article
pens WCC Opens Registration for 2024 Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission opened registration for its 2024 Education Conference and Exhibition in October. The conference provides instruction on rules, procedures, policies and forms used in the state’s comp system. Full Article
pens Firefighter's Aortic Aneurysm Constitutes Presumptively Compensable Heart Disease By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a firefighter with an aortic aneurysm had presumptively occupational heart disease. Case: Hanover County v. Moore, No. 0715-23-2, 07/09/2024, unpublished. Facts: Scott Moore… Full Article
pens Board Applies Wrong Compensability Standard to Asbestos Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review erred in applying the standard of compensability for occupational pneumoconiosis to a widow’s claim for… Full Article
pens Court Reopens Worker's Claim, Orders Development of Additional Evidence By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned the closure of a worker’s claim and ordered that additional evidence be developed as to his preexisting conditions and whether they contributed to his… Full Article
pens Worker Gets No Referral for Evaluation of Noncompensable Condition By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a referral to a neurosurgeon for evaluation of a condition that had not been accepted as compensable in a worker’s claim. Case:… Full Article
pens DLI Opens Registration for Mandatory QRC, Vendor Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry opened registration for a mandatory rehabilitation provider update webinar being held Sept. 13. The webinar will cover topics including a department update, legislative and rule… Full Article
pens Registration for Work Comp Summit Opens Monday By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that it will open registration Monday for its one-day Workers’ Compensation Summit set for Oct. 29. Session topics will include a legislative update… Full Article
pens Registration Opens for Comp Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its Workers’ Compensation Conference being held virtually in October. The conference will feature sessions covering topics that include artificial intelligence, average weekly… Full Article
pens Court Dismisses Carrier's Challenge to Compensability Finding By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Texas appellate court dismissed an insurance carrier’s challenge to a trial judge’s finding of compensability for a worker’s death, ruling that the judgment entered had been void. Case: Texas Mutual… Full Article
pens Supreme Court Says Employer's Medical Exam Expenses Can't Be Recovered in Lien By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that an employer’s optional medical examination is not a reimbursable expense from a worker’s third-party recovery. Case: Brent v. Mississippi Department of Human Services, No. 2022-CT-00529-SCT,… Full Article
pens Workers' Compensation Insurance Policies and Principles By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:01:44 -0800 … Full Article
pens Workers' Compensation Basics, History, Terms, Benefits, SJDB By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:08:54 -0800 The Claims Specialist's Start Guide: CA Adjuster Cert Process, Historical Overview, Organizational Structure of WC System, WC Terms and Concepts, Basic Benefits & TD and SJDB Vouchers. Full Article
pens Data and Doctors: A Prescription for Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:04:38 -0700 This program focuses on how to use data. Linda Lane will share a strategy that builds a customized network that achieved the "Triple Aim" of workers' compensation - which is… Full Article
pens 2018 Comp Laude®: Fostering Innovation in Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:12:36 -0800 Are we doing enough in the workers compensation industry to innovate by incorporating technology and data into our daily business processes? What can we use today to drive innovation and… Full Article
pens Improving Communication in Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:51:22 -0700 Improving Communication in Workers' Compensation… Full Article
pens WCS Opens Registration for Training Webinars By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section opened registration for free online training classes that will be held in January. The WCS is holding a basic orientation session Jan. 8 that will cover… Full Article
pens Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker's Back Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding of compensability for a worker’s back injury. Case: Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV Inc. v. Adkins, No. 24-ICA-181, 10/28/2024, unpublished. Facts: Donnie Adkins worked… Full Article
pens No Disability Pension for Police Officer Who Refused Surgery By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a disability pension to a police officer who refused surgery to address his injury. Case: Shirley v. Village of Clarendon Hills Police Pension… Full Article
pens The Nuts & Bolts of Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2020 16:16:54 -0700 Join Michael Stack as he presents this interactive course on the Workers' Compensation system. Our program is intended to give 6 hours of foundational insight to those new to the… Full Article
pens Innovative Tech Trends in Workers' Compensation, Managed Care, & Safety By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:36:33 -0700 Join WCC + MTI America for an overview of the latest technologies in our space. Panelists will review new apps and technologies and how they are being used to impact… Full Article
pens The Impact of Remote Work and Home Offices on Workers Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:32:18 -0800 In this webinar, ODG by MCG’s VP of Government Affairs, Patrick F. Robinson, JD, MBA, will discuss the origin and recent trends concerning telework/home offices, how different jurisdictions have analyzed… Full Article
pens Social Responsibility & Workers' Compensation: Containing Costs while Making a Positive Community Impact By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:44:47 -0800 This course will discuss implementation and utilization of an alternative return-to-work program that offers modified duty at non-profit organizations. Experienced instructors will illustrate the value of a specialized return-to-work program… Full Article
pens Foot Injuries, Diabetes and Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2023 16:50:08 -0700 This course will explain the prevalence, pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment recommendations of diabetic foot ulcers. Additionally, causation analysis will also be discussed. Full Article
pens Summer 2024 Legislative Outlook in Workers Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:33:19 -0700 Join HIRMA/WorkCompCentral for a one-hour webinar as we explore the Summer 2024 Legislative Outlook in Workers Compensation. This webinar aims to provide participants with a understanding of the legislative changes… Full Article
pens Court Clarifies Standard for Compensability of Injuries From Idiopathic Falls By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that a worker can receive benefits for injuries she sustained from an idiopathic fall while she was working — if the injuries were made more… Full Article
pens Industrial Commission Opens Registration for Annual Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Industrial Commission opened registration for its annual conference being held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The 29th annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will… Full Article
pens BWC Reopens Safety Grant Programs; $35M Available By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on Monday said it reopened its safety grant program and that $35 million will be available to help employers purchase equipment to protect their… Full Article
pens BWC Opens Registration for Annual Medical and Health Symposium By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its 2024 Medical & Health Symposium being held in November. The free virtual event will focus on how technology in medicine is… Full Article
pens Supreme Court Says Traveling Worker Suffered Compensable Fall While Souvenir Shopping By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a traveling worker was entitled to benefits for her injuries from a fall while leaving her hotel to go souvenir shopping. Kimminee Costello worked for… Full Article
pens Report: Clearwater Cop Arrested for Alleged Comp, Pension Fraud By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A police officer in Clearwater, Florida, was arrested after investigators allegedly observed him engaging in activities that contradicted the limitations he cited when seeking workers’ compensation benefits and a disability… Full Article
pens High Court: No Compensation for Jouster Injured at Renaissance Festival By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Louisiana Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a decision finding that a man injured while jousting was excluded from the state's workers' compensation system. On Tuesday, a 6-1… Full Article
pens What Happens When You Add Mindful Moments to Your Day? By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:40 +0000 In this episode, I sit down with Prentis Hemphill to explore the real meaning of healing—not as a destination, but as an ongoing process of restoring safety, belonging, and dignity in our lives. We dive into the importance of community, especially post-pandemic, and how reconnecting with our bodies through mindful practices can lead to true transformation. Prentis shares their journey, the questions that drive their work, and practical tips to help us all heal in a world that often feels disconnected. Some highlights we explore: Healing as an ongoing process, not a final destination The power of community and connection in healing Practical ways to integrate mindful moments into your daily life And more! Enjoy! FOLLOW PRENTIS HEMPHILL: instagram | patreon | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe The post What Happens When You Add Mindful Moments to Your Day? first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post What Happens When You Add Mindful Moments to Your Day? appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast
pens Can Data Solve Employers' Compensation Headache? By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:04:42 +0000 Zev Eigen comments on the value of data in making decisions on compensation. HR Dive View Article Full Article
pens Puerto Rico Governor Amends Workers’ Compensation Act to Provide Reduction of Employee Premiums for Safe Workplaces By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:03:53 +0000 On August 8, 2023, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Act No. 85-2023, effective immediately. The statute amends Puerto Rico’s Workers’ Compensation Act by further incentivizing safe workplaces. Full Article
pens Massachusetts Revises Its Workers’ Compensation Notice Requirement By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:58:33 +0000 Stephen T. Melnick discusses the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA)’s revised workers’ compensation notice for employees, which Massachusetts employers will start using Sept. 16, 2024. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
pens PBGC Finalizes its Rule Simplifying the Calculation of Withdrawal Liability for Multiemployer Pension Plans By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:20:56 +0000 On January 8, 2021, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) issued its final rule modifying the calculation of withdrawal liability by multiemployer pension plans. This final rule amends the agency’s regulations on allocating unfunded vested benefits to withdrawing employers (29 C.F.R. § 4211) and notice, collection, and redetermination of withdrawal liability (29 C.F.R. § 4219). Full Article
pens The Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act Proposes Aid to Struggling Multiemployer Pension Plans By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:13:13 +0000 House Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA) recently introduced legislation that seeks to provide aid to multiemployer pension plans (MEPs) facing insolvency. Entitled the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act (EPPRA), the bill would fund this aid directly from the U.S. Treasury. Full Article
pens Will Senators Keep America’s Promises To Pensioners? By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:25:55 +0000 Sarah Bryan Fask provides insight on multi-employer pension plans. DCReport View Article Full Article
pens The Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 Becomes Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:49:47 +0000 On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021. This law is designed to forestall the insolvency of approximately 100 multiemployer pension plans that were expected to run out of money necessary to pay vested benefits over the next 20 years. Included among these funds is a particularly large fund that – absent congressional intervention – would have gone insolvent by 2025, leaving millions of retirees without their expected monthly pension. Full Article
pens Pension Insurer Preps Guidance to Stem Exodus From Failing Plans By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:21:47 +0000 Sarah Bryan Fask shares her insight about the future of pension plans for unionized employees. Bloomberg Law View Article (Subscription required.) Full Article
pens What Comes After 2051 Pension Relief Sunset? It Depends, Attorneys Say By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:12:28 +0000 Sarah Bryan Fask explains how the special financial assistance will affect union-brokered pensions. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required.) Full Article
pens Pension Insurer Rule Details Multiemployer Plan Financing By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:56:24 +0000 Sarah Bryan Fask talks about the federal government’s temporary rescue of more than 200 union-brokered pension plans. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required.) Full Article
