Fairfax, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- One might think fishing in Florida on vacation and workers' compensation benefits don't go together, but life has a way of changing the nature of workplace injuries. Such was the case […]
In a unanimous ruling, Top Court does away with "more than de minimis" standard for determining when a religious accommodation is "reasonable." Case: Groff v. DeJoy, 2023 WL 4239256 (U.S. 06/29/23) What Happened: A U.S. […]
Albany, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Even before the pandemic, telehealth was catching on as an economical and effective way to provide treatment to injured workers, and it continues to become an entrenched part of the "new […]
Des Moines, IA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Dr. Claire Muselman's second part to her Iowa case law update, she highlights Shadlow v. Loves Travel Stops, for a point it makes about the "odd-lot" doctrine. So, what […]
Charleston, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The numbers for a West Viriginia worker did not add up for him to secure an award for permanent total disability benefits. That's because in Murray American Energy, Inc. v. Szalay, […]
Salem, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When it comes to self-insured employers, states often carve out special rules focused on that category, and Oregon is one such place. Once such rule involves excess insurance requirements, which are […]
Nashville, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- What happens in Tennessee when an employer or carrier doesn't pay when they're supposed to? Here's a look at the Volunteer State's rule on bad faith. What is 'Bad Faith' Tennessee […]
Seattle, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Part of getting injured workers healthy -- and back to work -- often involves physical therapy and occupational therapy. As with other treatments, PT and OT have compliance issues that are […]