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Friday, June 12, 2020

Kentucky Orders Mandatory Video Hearings; Nebraska Struggles for Courtroom Space

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Just as Nebraska and Illinois appear to be grappling with issues brought on by holding in-person proceedings while the pandemic continues, Kentucky's compensation agency has

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

OSHA Posts FAQ on Face Coverings, Surgical Masks, Respirators

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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of masks in the workplace.

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Senator Proposes Presumption for Wildland Firefighters

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A U.S. senator introduced legislation that would create a presumption that wildland firefighters contracted COVID-19 in the line of work.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia,

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Employers CEO Dirks to Retire in April 2021

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Employers Holdings Inc. on Tuesday notified the Securities and Exchange Commission that President and CEO Douglas Dirks told the board of directors he plans to

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Puerto Rico Adds Presumption for Frontline Workers

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Puerto Rico this month became the 15th U.S. jurisdiction to adopt some type of presumption for frontline workers who fall ill from COVID-19.

The territory's

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

R.I. Reschedules Conference; N.C. Sets Hearing on Remote Settlement Talks

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State agencies continue to deal with the inconveniences and testing requirements of COVID-19. Here are some of the latest notices posted in East Coast states.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Federal Comp Program Adopts COVID-19 Presumption for High-Risk Workers

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The federal workers' compensation program has adopted a presumption that workers in high-risk jobs should receive benefits if they develop the COVID-19 illness.

The Division

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Monday, June 8, 2020

ACOEM Offers Virtual Symposium on Returning to Work in Pandemic

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The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, known as ACOEM, will host a virtual symposium Tuesday and Wednesday on safety guidelines for businesses and health

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Friday, June 5, 2020

AGs Urge Walmart to Better Protect Workers, Criticize EPA on Asbestos Finding

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Attorneys general in a dozen states have called on Walmart to provide better protective measures for its workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Md., N.C. Cautiously Moving to In-Person Hearings

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Two East Coast states are moving toward in-person proceedings, but with caution.

Maryland: The Workers' Compensation Commission announced Tuesday that in-person hearings will resume but

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