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Heeding outcry by employers, the Connecticut legislature has nullified the state Supreme Court’s interpretation of temporary partial disability provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act....more
City of Philadelphia and PMA Management Corp. v. John Bell; No. 648 C.D. 2024; filed April 2, 2025; Judge Wallace - The Commonwealth Court upheld a decision refusing to set aside a Medical-Only Notice of Compensation Payable...more
Losing a finger on the job is more than a painful injury—it’s a life-altering event that can disrupt your livelihood, limit your independence, and leave you facing a long and uncertain recovery. Whether caused by faulty...more
An “action over” (also called a “third-party over action”) is a type of legal action (lawsuit or arbitration) in which an injured employee, after collecting workers’ compensation benefits from his employer, files a tort claim...more
Prior to its March 25, 2025 deadline, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee likely finished up its work for this legislative session and approved a final flurry of bills that would generally...more
In her 2025 State of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined several proposals aimed at improving access to medical care within the New York State Workers’ Compensation system. These initiatives, detailed in her “Fighting for...more
William Bolds v. City of Philadelphia (WCAB); No. 488 C.D. 2024; filed February 25, 2025; Senior Judge Leavitt - A former police officer’s attempt to reinstate workers’ compensation benefits following a COVID-19 diagnosis was...more
Bob Evans Restaurants LLC v. Robert Schriver (WCAB); No. 158 C.D. 2024; filed March 11, 2025; Senior Judge Leavitt - The Commonwealth Court reversed a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, reinstating a judge’s...more
A recent ruling concerning a workers’ compensation case in New Jersey reaffirmed that Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) funds should not be included in the calculation of attorney fees. The case involved a reopener application for a...more
As our understanding of medicine evolves - alongside society’s increasingly relaxed attitude toward cannabis - it’s no surprise that corresponding adjustments are emerging in the field of workers’ compensation law....more
Key Points: New York appellate decision gives defense counsel firm ground on which to defend a standard § 240(1) case. In Simpertegui v. Carlyle House Inc., 209 N.Y.S.3d (1st Dept. May 9, 2024), a “ladder-fall” case, the...more
Key Points: No formal liability for payment of work-related medical expenses is triggered on the part of the employer/insurer until such expenses are properly submitted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the...more
The recent Barahona v. ABM Janitorial Services (2024) 53 CWCR 4, decision sheds light on a common but often misunderstood issue in California workers’ compensation: how liability is shared among multiple employers and...more
For some state fund employers in Ohio, receiving a court complaint as a defendant in workers’ compensation litigation can be unexpected. Employers experiencing this for the first time are often surprised that an employee can...more
California is home to a large and diverse agricultural industry where farm workers play a crucial role in the state's economy. However, the physical demands and hazardous conditions can often make farm work dangerous....more
We previously reported that the Illinois Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Martin v. Goodrich Corp., upholding the constitutionality of a 2019 amendment to the Illinois Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act (the...more
City of Philadelphia v. Wayne Deloatch and Independence Blue Cross (WCAB); Independence Blue Cross v. City of Philadelphia and Wayne Deloatch (WCAB); No. 541 C.D. 2022 and No. 589 C.D. 2022; Filed Dec. 24, 2024 - Wayne...more
As the winter months roll on and snow and ice continue to cover the asphalt and concrete, it is helpful to remind ourselves about the state of the law with regard to employee injuries that result from falling down in parking...more
Miami Donuts Payroll d/b/a Dunkin Donuts and Liberty Mutual v. Claudia Villarreal, Fla. 1st DCA, No.: 23-0789, November 6, 2024 - The claimant, a cashier, was shocked while plugging in a register at work. She later developed...more
Workplace injuries in California are unfortunately common, and they can wreak havoc on your finances now and in the future. While employers are required to provide a safe workplace, accidents and mishaps do occur in all types...more
Workers’ compensation is considered a no-fault insurance system. Basically, it is intended to help injured workers get financial compensation for their lost wages and medical expenses if they are injured at work. However,...more
On December 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation, S.6635/A.5745, to support employees facing job-related mental health issues. The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2025, will allow any employee to...more
California’s legislature covered a wide array of labor and employment law topics in the 2024 legislative session. The laws discussed below were signed into law by Governor Newsom and will become effective on January 1, 2025,...more
The California Supreme Court issued several important decisions in 2024 about issues such as the application of PAGA to public employees and the definition of “hours worked.” Several cases are pending before the state’s high...more
States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as...more