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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Proposal to Redefine Permanent Total Disability Back Before Lawmakers

State: New York
Topic: NORTH
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New York lawmakers could once again consider legislation that would amend the definition of permanent total disability.

Sen. Jessica Ramos

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Widow Can't Get Compensation for Period Between Worker's Accident, Death

State: Ohio
Topic: NORTH
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An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of loss-of-use compensation to the widow of a worker for the brief period after his workplace accident until his death

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Workers' Comp Anti-Retaliation Bill Introduced

State: New York
Topic: NORTH
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New York lawmakers have filed legislation that would bar employers from threatening to report to federal officials the immigration status of people filing workers’ compensation

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Bills Would Terminate TD Benefits at 72, Reduce Comp Judges and Prohibit Retaliation

State: Nebraska
Topic: NORTH
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A bill introduced in Nebraska would automatically terminate total disability benefits on many claims when an injured worker turns 72.

Sen. Joni Albrecht

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Friday, January 13, 2023

OSHA Cites Brewery Supplier for Hazards

State: Wisconsin
Topic: NORTH
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed $174,351 in penalties against a Wisconsin malthouse after inspectors reportedly discovered unsafe working conditions.

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Treatment Authorization for Social Workers Reappears in Legislature

State: New York
Topic: NORTH
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New York lawmakers will once again have the opportunity to debate whether social workers should be allowed to provide services to injured workers this year.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Lawmakers to Consider State-Funded Mental Health Program for First Responders

State: Indiana
Topic: NORTH
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Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state-funded program to provide unspecified income and mental health services to first responders who have

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Deputy Who Committed Suicide Can Be Treated as Killed in Line of Duty

State: Minnesota
Topic: NORTH
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The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase "killed in the line of duty" includes a death by suicide resulting from post-traumatic stress disorder

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Enacted Budget Bill Includes Warehouse Worker Safety Provisions

State: Illinois
Topic: NORTH
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a budget bill Monday that included provisions addressing the increasingly popular topic of reducing injuries among warehouse workers.

Pritzker enacted

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