The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the claims processing administrative cost factor for 2024 is 18.61%, up from the 17.82% factor used in 2023. 

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced that it has filed permanent wildfire smoke rules, which will take effect Jan. 15.

Among the rules, employers are

The New Mexico Court of Appeals rejected a worker’s challenge to the summary dismissal of his workers’ compensation claim.

Case: Monsivais v. Baker-Hughes Oilfield Operations,

The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division has scheduled an advisory committee meeting regarding OAR 436-120, Vocational Assistance to Injured Workers.

The meeting is from 1-4 p.m.

The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker’s widow could not pursue benefits from his employer for his out-of-state death.

Case: Perez v.