California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved an emergency temporary standard on respirable crystalline silica to protect workers from silicosis.
The emergency temporary standard
… Read more »The California Division of Workers’ Compensation revised its proposed qualified medical evaluator regulations and opened a third 15-day public comment period.
The changes conform to
… Read more »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.
… Read more »The California Workers’ Compensation Institute said initial data for the fiscal year ending in June shows decreases in total claim volume, incurred losses and paid
… Read more »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
… Read more »Injured workers who travel for related medical treatment will be reimbursed next year at a rate of 67 cents per mile, an increase from 65.5
… Read more »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,
… Read more »A woman whose foot was amputated following a workplace injury at an airport in Washington state has settled a civil suit for $11 million.
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… Read more »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.
… Read more »Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations Carson City office has new digs.
The DIR has completed the relocation to 1886 E. College Parkway, Suite 100, from 400 W. King St.,
… Read more »Oct 10, 2025
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