California's revised general industry violence prevention regulation (July 2026) clarifies employer liability, trauma counseling requirements, and workers' compensation coverage for assault injuries.
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Oregon HB 4040 redefines attending physicians to include nurse practitioners and physician associates, expanding workers' comp care access.
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Texas topical analgesic audit targets high-cost prescribing in workers' comp. Out-of-network dermatologic drugs now exceed 22% of pharmacy spend.
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Delaware Supreme Court affirms: workers must prove job-caused back injuries with credible evidence. August 2026 ruling clarifies burden of proof in compensation…
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Maine Supreme Court rules ex-spouses qualify for death benefits if financially dependent at injury time, not death. Dependency timing changes benefits eligibility.
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Texas court voids workers comp exclusivity when employer offers unpaid trial period. $4.5M verdict shows how classification disputes bypass wage replacement.
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OSHA non-reporting destroys evidence & evidentiary opportunities. Learn how employer duty-to-report failures affect workers' compensation claims—the Valdivia case shows why.
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Heat-related workers' comp claims aren't just heat stroke. WCRI data shows heat drives 5–6% more falls, accidents, and cognitive errors—hidden injury costs…
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2,371 measles cases in 2026 fuel occupational disease claims for healthcare & public-facing workers. Learn coverage rules & compensability differences by state.
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OSHA's proposed heat illness standard sets 80°F/90°F heat index triggers, acclimatization requirements & compensation rules for heat stroke, exhaustion claims.
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