The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that would increase benefits, clarify case closure responsibilities and modify uninsured employer fund processes and rules for advanced payment
… Read more »The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on Friday announced that its board of directors approved a 7% rate reduction for private employers, effective July 1.
… Read more »A New York appellate court upheld a denial of benefits for the widow of a transit worker who died after contracting COVID-19.
Case: Matter of
… Read more »The Ohio Supreme Court last week permanently disbarred a Hamilton-area attorney for mishandling personal injury cases for three clients, including one who was also a
… Read more »Connecticut lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation that would expand workers' compensation benefits for certain first responders who suffer work-related strokes and blood clots in the
… Read more »A New York appellate court ruled that a seamstress was entitled to benefits for her COVID-19 infection.
Case: Matter of Leonard v. David's Bridal Inc.,
… Read more »A New York appellate court ruled that some defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing negligence claims against them and
… Read more »The U.S. Tax Court ruled that a woman underreported her taxable Social Security benefits by omitting the portions subject to a workers' compensation offset.
Case: Ecret
… Read more »New York’s highest court ruled that an injured worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries resulting from a fall
… Read more »The Kansas Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a reform bill negotiated by labor and management that would increase benefits and tighten criteria for injured workers
… Read more »Sep 2-4, 2025
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