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Family of Father Killed in Esparto Fireworks Explosion Wants Transparency From Yolo County Officials | News Channel 3-12
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Family of Father Killed in Esparto Fireworks Explosion Wants Transparency From Yolo County Officials | News Channel 3-12

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By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story     ESPARTO, California (KMAX, KOVR) — It’s been more than a week since a deadly explosion at a rural Yolo County fireworks facility took the lives of seven workers. The Yolo County Coroner’s Office is still working to positively identify the remains of all the victims. Family members told CBS13 on Wednesday night that they got a call alerting them that at least three of the victims have been …See the Story
Michigan AG Leads Coalition Urging Passage of Legislation to Curb ‘Unscrupulous’ ICE Tactics • Missouri Independent

Michigan AG Leads Coalition Urging Passage of Legislation to Curb ‘Unscrupulous’ ICE Tactics • Missouri Independent

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Federal agents descend July 7 on MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. (J.W. Hendricks for CalMatters)An effort is being co-led by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to urge passage of legislation that seeks to generally prohibit federal immigration agents from wearing masks to conceal their identity and requiring them to show their identification and agency-identifying insignia. The coalition of 21 attorneys general sent a letter Tuesday to members…See the Story
Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?
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Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?

What Do You Think? A worker is generally considered an employee, not an independent contractor, if the company has the power to control her work. But what if she does all her work in a client's home without direct supervision? That was the issue in a case involving a home healthcare worker who fell down a staircase.  The claimant in that case worked as a patient care assistant for a home healthcare company. She helped patients in their homes wit…Read Article

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What’s the Difference Between an ‘Employee’ and a ‘Contractor’ in Virginia?

Caselaw Roundup Whether a worker is an "employee" or an "independent contractor" might not seem like a big deal for getting the job done, it can mean the difference between workers' compensation coverage and no coverage. Under the Workers' Compensation Act in Virginia, an "employee" is any person "in the service of another under any contract of hire or apprenticeship, written or implied, whether lawfully or unlawfully employed." But what do the …Virginia, United States · VirginiaRead Article

Did ‘Repugnant’ Smells of Acetone, Alloys Show Claimant’s Job Damaged her Lungs?

What Do You Think? A claimant doesn’t have to provide expert medical testimony to show that her work caused her injury if it’s obvious that it did under the circumstances. But is it enough that it’s obvious to the claimant?  In a recent Pennsylvania case, a claimant worked for a metals fabricator. She had been smoking cigarettes for more than 30 years. But she said that she had never suffered any pulmonary issues such as asthma or shortness of b…Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaRead Article

How do you Serve Petitions on Carriers in Florida?

Compliance Corner Serving a petition on a carrier is a necessary step in filing a workers' compensation claim in the Sunshine State, but what are the rules for doing it? That's just one of many compliance-driven items recently updated on Simply Research. Here's how it works. The Process A petitioner must effectuate service on the carrier and on all affected parties by serving a copy of the Petition Form, and all supporting documentation submitte…Florida, United States · FloridaRead Article

How do you Appeal Prior Authorization Denials in Colorado?

Quick Hits Thanks to Simply Research, we've covered prior authorizations and their denials in Colorado, but what happens when a prior authorization denial gets appealed? Here's a look at the process in the Rocky Mountain State. 10-Day Rule The requesting ATP shall have 10 days from the date of the written denial to submit an appeal with additional information to support the request. The Payer shall have 10 days from the date of the appeal to iss…Denver, Colorado · DenverRead Article

Call to Action: Join the DATA Ambassador Program

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Md. Top Court Holds that Non-Dependent Adult Child Can’t Escape Exclusivity Bar

Case File The Maryland Supreme Court held that the plain language of the exclusive remedy provision of the state's Workers' Compensation Act was unambiguous in that a compliant employer's liability for a covered employee's work-related injuries or death extends no further than what is provided in the act itself; because the act didn't authorize adult non-dependent children of a covered employee to file a wrongful death action for a work-related …Maryland · MarylandRead Article

Using the WC-PMT(b) When Claimants Skip Medical Appointments

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