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Was Oil Rig Worker who Largely Worked Independently a ‘Borrowed Servant’?
Was Oil Rig Worker who Largely Worked Independently a ‘Borrowed Servant’?

What Do You Think? A “borrowed servant” is entitled to workers’ compensation for work-related injuries. When the borrowed servant doctrine applies, it also limits workers’ ability to sue the company that “borrowed” them for negligence […]
Was Plumber who Used Car to get to 29 Jobsites ‘Traveling Employee?’
Was Plumber who Used Car to get to 29 Jobsites ‘Traveling Employee?’

What Do You Think? Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Whether a worker is a traveling employee and thus possibly entitled to benefits from a car accident that occurred on the way to work hinges on various factors. […]
Opting Out of Coverage Provides No Relief from Miss. Exclusive Remedy Restrictions
Opting Out of Coverage Provides No Relief from Miss. Exclusive Remedy Restrictions

Case File A contractor did what it was supposed to under workers' compensation law in Mississippi to make sure its subcontractor provided workers' compensation benefits, so when the subcontractor's owner opted out of coverage, he […]
N.J. Top Court Applies Exclusive Remedy Rule, Policy Language to Find No Duty to Defend
N.J. Top Court Applies Exclusive Remedy Rule, Policy Language to Find No Duty to Defend

Case File The Garden State's exclusive remedy rule along with policy language prevented a contractor from enforcing a duty to defend against its insurer. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the […]
Could Arkansas Food Worker Reopen Stale WC Claim?
Could Arkansas Food Worker Reopen Stale WC Claim?

What Do You Think? Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Arizona, when an ALJ denies a claimant’s request to reopen a workers’ compensation case, the claimant has 90 days to challenge that decision. One case illustrates […]
Tips to Contain Workers’ Compensation Costs in the State of Washington
Tips to Contain Workers’ Compensation Costs in the State of Washington

Most employers like to save money when they can, and thanks to the Employers’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Washington State, a resource that Simply Research subscribers have access to, employers have some tips […]
What is a Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher in California?
What is a Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher in California?

Form Focus In California, injured workers may be eligible to submit a supplemental job displacement non-transferrable $6,000 voucher for education-related retraining or skill enhancement. It can be used for education, counseling or training services. The […]
Was Curling Lawnmowers with Shoulder Injury Xmas Miracle or Misrepresentation?
Was Curling Lawnmowers with Shoulder Injury Xmas Miracle or Misrepresentation?

What Do You Think? Schenectady, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) -- A few key pieces of evidence usually work together to show whether an employee was or was not misrepresenting his injuries to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. In […]