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Ky. Top Court Upholds ALJ’s Psychological Impairment Conclusion
Ky. Top Court Upholds ALJ’s Psychological Impairment Conclusion

Case File A contingent MMI finding regarding a worker's psychological injury was a reasonable basis for an ALJ to set a 20% impairment rating despite other evidence showing a conflicting possibility. Simply Research subscribers have […]
Texas Employer Shows Policy Met State Exclusivity Rules on Worker’s Suit
Texas Employer Shows Policy Met State Exclusivity Rules on Worker’s Suit

Case File Although a worker tried to claim that his Texas employer didn't have the right kind of workers' compensation coverage to satisfy state law in an effort to circumvent the exclusivity remedy defense, evidence […]
What is the ‘Idiopathic Fall Doctrine’ in Utah?
What is the ‘Idiopathic Fall Doctrine’ in Utah?

Do You Know the Rule? Ogden, UT (WorkersCompensation.com) – In Utah, for the idiopathic fall doctrine to apply, a condition of the employee’s work must actually aggravate the injury the worker sustains. The presence of […]
Tenn. Definition of ‘Injury’ Survives Worker’s Constitutional Challenge
Tenn. Definition of ‘Injury’ Survives Worker’s Constitutional Challenge

Case File In Tennessee, an "injury" arises primarily out of and in the course and scope of employment" only if it has been shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the employment contributed more […]
What are ‘Disability Benefits’ in South Dakota?
What are ‘Disability Benefits’ in South Dakota?

Glossary Check Deadwood, SD (WorkersCompenstion.com) -- Of the many pieces of state compliance information that readers have at their fingertips on Simply Research, one recently added form breaks down foundational need-to-know information from South Dakota. […]
Despite Pension, Worker Could Claim Benefits in Post-retirement Job
Despite Pension, Worker Could Claim Benefits in Post-retirement Job

Case File Although a literal take on a statute in Pennsylvania would have deprived a worker of benefits after he returned to work part-time after retiring, context and the "absurdity doctrine," pointed in favor of […]
How do the Calculators Work on Simply Research?
How do the Calculators Work on Simply Research?

Tips & Tricks What can you do with our 50-state calculators? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXgWnuww_uQ
7 Basics from Washington, D.C.
7 Basics from Washington, D.C.

Form Focus Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Simply Research subscribers know that in addition to cases, summaries, regulations, statutes, and all the other compliance info, employers also have to keep up with poster requirements, and Simply […]