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Do You Know the Rule? Minn. Examinations
Do You Know the Rule? Minn. Examinations

Eagan, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the North Star State, an injured employee must submit to an examination by the employer's physician if the employer requests it. Here are some other rules regarding examinations in Minnesota. […]
Do You Know the Rule? Wash. IME Accompanying Person
Do You Know the Rule? Wash. IME Accompanying Person

Seattle, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Can a worker in the State of Washington bring someone with them to an independent medical examination? The answer is yes, and here are the rules for when a worker has […]
Do You Know the Rule? Calif. Chiropractor QME Eligibility
Do You Know the Rule? Calif. Chiropractor QME Eligibility

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When are chiropractors eligible to serve as qualified medical evaluators under California workers' compensation law. As explained on Simply Research, the rules are as follows: Certification All chiropractors shall be certified […]
Do You Know the Rule? Ohio Prohibition Against Unnecessary Claim File Possession
Do You Know the Rule? Ohio Prohibition Against Unnecessary Claim File Possession

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Do you know whether employees can access their claim file in the Buckeye State? Here's what state law says: + No employee shall access a workers' compensation claim file unless the […]
Do You Know the Rule? Minn. Protections for Medical Cannabis
Do You Know the Rule? Minn. Protections for Medical Cannabis

Minneapolis, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Minnesota, there is a presumption that a patient enrolled in the registry program created by state law or a Tribal medical cannabis program patient is engaged in the authorized use […]
Do You Know the Rule? California’s ‘Commercial Traveler’ Rule
Do You Know the Rule? California’s ‘Commercial Traveler’ Rule

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The general rule in California workers’ compensation law is that an employee is not considered to be in the course and scope of employment while traveling to or from work. Under […]
Do You Know the Rule? Va. Attorney’s Fees
Do You Know the Rule? Va. Attorney’s Fees

Fredericksburg, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Virginia law covers two scenarios in which attorney's fees are accounted for in a workers' compensation case: 1) where the parties agree to a fee; and 2) where they don't. The […]
Do You Know the Rule? Tenn. ‘Discovery Rule’ for Gradually Occurring Injuries
Do You Know the Rule? Tenn. ‘Discovery Rule’ for Gradually Occurring Injuries

Employees must provide prompt notice of an injury if they are seeking workers’ compensation. However, if the injury develops over a long period of time, the employee might not know about it, might not know […]