The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that public employers may withhold federal taxes from salary continuation benefits paid to first responders injured in the line of
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The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Commission improperly drew down a $1.8 million letter of credit posted to cover claims
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A handful of New York lawmakers said private carriers have compromised the State Workers' Compensation Board and requested that the governor suspend the executive director,
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The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission denying a worker’s claim for occupational asthma was unsupported by
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The Hawaii Supreme Court vacated an award and recommended that the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board weigh whether a lack of concrete factors to
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The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a widow’s claim for death benefits was timely and that an award was supported by competent evidence.
Michael Galimberti served
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The Mississippi Supreme Court determined that the state Department of Transportation was entitled to immunity from civil liability for the death of an employee of
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A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured worker’s disability discrimination claims.
Jay Pemberton worked for Bell’s Brewery Inc. He injured his
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The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a staffing agency was liable for the payment of benefits for a worker’s fatal accident.
Employer
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A Texas appellate court ruled that the Division of Workers’ Compensation lacked jurisdiction to alter an attorney fee award and impose it against an insurance
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