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Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Regulatory Changes to Workers’ Comp Treatment

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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

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Addressing Workers’ Compensation Issues for the Remote Workforce

The ever-evolving work landscape and rise of remote work have brought about new challenges and opportunities for Pennsylvania employers. A critical aspect of maintaining employee well-being and ensuring legal compliance has...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Intentional Tort Legislation Damages Cap Passed in West Virginia Legislative Session 2023

In the 2023 West Virginia Legislative Session, new legislation was passed to cap damages in deliberate intent cases. House Bill 3270 amends West Virginia Code § 23-4-2 and the deliberate intent exception to the exclusive...more

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Washington State's New Rideshare Law

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Governor Jay Inslee signed ESHB 2076 into law on March 31, 2022, making Washington the first state to require minimum per-trip payments, paid sick leave, and workers’ compensation benefits for rideshare drivers. The law also...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

WV Commissioner Addresses Coverage of COVID-19-related Workers’ Comp Claims

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Several states have passed laws addressing the compensability of COVID-19-related workers’ compensation claims. West Virginia hasn’t enacted any specific legislation about whether contracting the coronavirus should qualify as...more

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California Extends Premium Relief Obligations

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On December 3, 2020, Commissioner Ricardo Lara of the California Department of Insurance (“Department”) indefinitely extended the requirement that admitted property and casualty and workers’ compensation insurers provide...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Mother of All Presumptions 2.0: Expanding Workers Compensation Benefits to Employees That Test Positive for COVID-19

Effective immediately, Senate Bill (SB) 1159 is a new California law that establishes presumptions about workers’ compensation benefits for employees who contract COVID-19. This article explains in a series of questions and...more

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