
California could see fewer than expected workers’ compensation claims related to COVID-19 under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order, but they on average are likely to
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Now that one state has tied a COVID-19 presumption rebuttal to providing protective measures for workers — and other states are considering similar moves —
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Massachusetts, one of the states most affected by the COVID-19 health crisis since its beginning, has yet to adopt a presumption rule for workers hit
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Six months after a scathing audit criticized the Division of Workers’ Compensation for its qualified medical evaluator process, the DWC has failed to fully implement
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The long and winding road for a COVID-19 presumption in Illinois appears to have led to a compromise measure that worker advocates and business groups
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The California Workers’ Compensation Institute on Thursday published a report that suggests the system is working as intended and approving COVID-19 claims when there is
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Gov. Greg Abbott this week told state agencies to prepare for 5% reductions in their budgets, making Texas one of the first to announce cutbacks in
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An independent medical services company is suing four former employees for allegedly stealing company secrets — including information on “lucrative” Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund
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It stands to reason that a major U.S. defense contractor would have to meet the federal government's extensive new standards on cybersecurity and face regular
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order creating a rebuttable COVID-19 presumption will cost between $600 million and $1.8 billion, according to a cost evaluation released
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