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What Does 'File' Mean in Workers' Comp Cases? High Court Clarifies

This is an important decision for all injured workers, Andrew Wallace said. When a worker is injured, they often need medical treatment and payments for lost wages right away. Most injured workers do ... read more

Omaha nurse can pursue workers' comp case over COVID, Nebraska Supreme Court rules

The Nebraska Supreme Court was split 4-3 on the decision in Christine Thiele's case. The majority reversed a Workers' Compensation Court ruling, sending her case back to that court. read more

Bill advances to expand definition of ‘line of duty’ deaths

The Planning and Development Committee on Monday passed a bill that would expand certain workers’ compensation benefits for the families of police officers and firefighters who die within 24 hours of ... read more

Inside the Latest Workers' Compensation Fund Proposals

In a substantial overhaul to the current system, the Workers' Compensation Fund is set to introduce a range of new provisions aimed at expanding and clarifying the rights of employees who suffer from ... read more

Thousands of workers allegedly sickened by 2010 oil spill left with little or no compensation

Despite billions spent on restitution, only a fraction was allocated to ill workers, with most receiving minimal compensation. When a deadly explosion destroyed BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling ... read more

The FTC Voted to Enact its Non-Compete Ban - What You Need to Know and What You Need to Do

The Rule’s non-compete definition essentially creates a test ... of at least $151,164 in the preceding year; or (ii) Total compensation of at least $151,164 when annualized if the worker was employed ... read more

Louisiana lawmakers vote to remove lunch breaks for child workers, cut unemployment benefits

A third bill the committee approved, House Bill 529, would change how workers' compensation wages are calculated in ways that could reduce benefits received by some injured laborers. The bills ... read more

Laura Kelly signs workers compensation bill for Kansas, after labor and business negotiate

Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill that updates Kansas’ workers compensation system into law on Thursday that increases maximum benefits to injured employees. The bill is a compromise between ... read more

Understanding the SBA's Definition of Small Business and Why it Matters

But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers ... If your organization falls under the SBA's small business definition, learn ... read more

Can an independent contractor qualify as a 'worker'?

The court considered the definition of "worker" under the WCR Act and the ... The court then allowed the appeal, set aside the QIRC's orders, and remitted the worker's claim for compensation to ... read more

Nebraska's high court rules nurse can pursue workers' comp case over COVID-19

The Nebraska Supreme Court was split 4-3 on the decision in Christine Thiele's case. The majority reversed a Workers' Compensation Court ruling, sending her case back to that court. read more