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Tax Court Says Judge’s Benefits from Mental Disability OK to Exclude from Gross Income
Tax Court Says Judge’s Benefits from Mental Disability OK to Exclude from Gross Income

25 for 25 in '25 We've been going back through the years since 2000 to reminisce about what the last quarter century has brought in the way of notable cases. This one harkens back to […]
What’s the Subrogation Rule for the Pa. Workers’ Insurance Fund?
What’s the Subrogation Rule for the Pa. Workers’ Insurance Fund?

Quick Hits Just what exactly does subrogation mean when it comes to Pennsylvania's workers' insurance fund? Here's how law in the commonwealth spells it out. Fund Subrogation In every case where a claim is made […]
With No Reasonable Suspicion, Fatal Boat Explosion didn’t Warrant Drug Testing
With No Reasonable Suspicion, Fatal Boat Explosion didn’t Warrant Drug Testing

Case File An explosion on the job that killed and injured people prompted a Florida employer to seek drug and alcohol testing for blood drawn from a worker involved in the incident when he received […]
What Reports are Required in Utah for Medical Providers?
What Reports are Required in Utah for Medical Providers?

Do You Know the Rule? When medical bills are at issue in Utah, the state requires reports. Simply Research subscribers have access to those rules, and we highlight the requirements here. Physician's Initial Report of […]
5 Questions on High-Risk Industries, CLM Session with Michele Punturi & Michelle Leighton
5 Questions on High-Risk Industries, CLM Session with Michele Punturi & Michelle Leighton

In advance of the CLM Focus Conference coming up Feb. 11-12, we're presenting a series of conference-preview pieces to better understand what the sessions will offer and why they're relevant to the workers' compensation industry. Today, we […]
What are the Rules on Discriminating against Federal Workers’ Compensation Beneficiaries?
What are the Rules on Discriminating against Federal Workers’ Compensation Beneficiaries?

Federal Focus Those familiar with state workers' compensation laws around the country might be aware that retaliation or discrimination against employees who make workers' compensation claims is against the rules. But did you know the […]
Termination for Absences Doesn’t Stand Without Written Policy Requiring Doctor’s Notes
Termination for Absences Doesn’t Stand Without Written Policy Requiring Doctor’s Notes

25 for 25 in '25 In our look back at 25 cases from each year that we've been in existence, we come to 2001, and a case from Kansas that tested how much an employer […]
5 Questions for Jerilyn Kelly, Jennifer Morris Jones, Annette LaBarre, Becky Hillhouse on Innovation, Comp, and CLM Session
5 Questions for Jerilyn Kelly, Jennifer Morris Jones, Annette LaBarre, Becky Hillhouse on Innovation, Comp, and CLM Session

In advance of the CLM Focus Conference coming up Feb. 11-12, we're presenting a series of conference-preview pieces to better understand what the sessions will offer and why they're relevant to the workers' compensation industry. Today, we […]