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Thursday, September 15, 2022

3rd DCA Orders Publication of Decision Finding Privette Doctrine Barred Worker's Suit

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  • State: California
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The California 3rd District Court of Appeal has ordered the publication of a case finding the Privette doctrine barred a contractor’s employee from bringing suit

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Report: Delays Plague State's Comp System

  • State: Nevada
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that shutting down Nevada’s workers’ compensation courts for two months during the COVID-19 pandemic created a two-month backlog of cases.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

DWC: Amex No Longer Accepted for Lien Fees

  • State: California
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that it stopped accepting American Express credit cards as a form of payment for lien filing fees.

The

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Parisotto Reappointed as DWC Administrative Director

  • State: California
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom reappointed George Parisotto as administrative director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

George Parisotto

Parisotto has headed up

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Newsom Signs Bills Creating Heat Study Group

  • State: California
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a bill creating an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat on workers, businesses and the state economy.

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Corrections Dept. Fined for Exposing Workers to TB Outbreak

  • State: Washington
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that it fined the state Department of Corrections $84,400 for failing to follow safety rules to

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Friday, September 9, 2022

WCB Accepting Comments on Proposed Fee Schedule Changes

  • State: Alaska
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The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board is accepting comments on proposed changes to its medical fee schedule.

The WCB said system users can submit written comments

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Friday, September 9, 2022

WCD Ups Standard Lodging Reimbursement to $98

  • State: Oregon
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the standard lodging reimbursement for injured workers who have to travel to medical appointments will increase about 2.1%

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

State Fund Reports 82% Reduction in Opioids Since 2014

  • State: California
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California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund reported an 82% reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions for injured workers since 2014 and a 14% decrease in

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Governor Approves CalFire Salary Continuation Bill

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted legislation ratifying the agreement he told firefighters for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to negotiate with the

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