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Friday, August 30, 2024

IAIABC Opens Registration for Work Comp Judicial Program

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The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions opened registration for its 2024 Judicial Program being held Oct. 29-30.

The program, presented by IAIABC

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Ruling Spotlights Dual Capacity's Impact on Comp Exclusivity

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A recent South Carolina appellate ruling that a trial judge prematurely dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against chicken processor Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. highlights the so-called

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Federal Court Rejects Employer's Petition for Review of Black Lung Award to Widow

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A federal appellate court rejected an employer’s petition for review of black lung benefits to a miner’s widow.

Case: Harman Mining Corp. v. Bartley, No.

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Monday, August 26, 2024

Court Upholds Denial of Miner's Third Claim for Black Lung Benefits

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A federal appellate court upheld the denial of a coal miner’s third claim for black lung benefits.

Case: Hitt v. OWCP, No. 23-1916, 08/15/2024, unpublished.

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Group Sets Date for Medical, Comp Fraud Conference

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The National Insurance Crime Bureau has set its Workers’ Compensation and Medical Investigations Conference for Oct. 1-4 in Chicago.

The event's goal is to provide training

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Study: Construction Dust Exposure May Cause Kidney Disease

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Exposure to dust and other particles may put construction workers at an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a study publicized on

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Wellness Programs Can Bridge Gap in Comp Mental Health Care

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ORLANDO, Florida — Robust employee wellness programs can have an impact on workers' compensation claim outcomes, according to panelists speaking Wednesday at the Workers’ Compensation

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Senators: OSHA Rule Would Hurt Volunteer Fire Departments

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Two U.S. senators said Friday that they’re adding their names to a letter sent to the Department of Labor over concerns that a proposed rule

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Court Finds Eye Doctor Illegally Fired Worker Who Reported COVID Violations

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the federal court for the Northern District of New York found that an ophthalmologist and his practice illegally

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Democrats Urge USPS to Adopt Stricter Worker Heat Protections

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Members of Congress are calling on the U.S. Postal Service to implement more stringent workplace protections against heat exposure.

In a Thursday letter to Postmaster

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