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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Insurance Department: Worker Faked Claims for Time Off, Free Health Care

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The Idaho Department of Insurance said a woman in Boise who admitted to filing workers’ compensation claims for self-inflicted injuries because she wanted time off

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Commissioner Makes Appointments to COIN Advisory Board

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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday announced several appointments to the board charged with helping safeguard the integrity of the insurance market.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Former Tustin Cops Accused of $188,471 Comp Fraud Scheme

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The Orange County District Attorney’s Office on Friday said two married former Tustin police officers were charged with fraud for allegedly lying about their disabilities.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WCIRB Webinar to Cover Impact of Economic Changes

State: California
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is holding a webinar in December to discuss the impact of economic changes on the California workers’ compensation system.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WCS Posts Revised Forms

State: Nevada
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The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section recently updated forms used to verify wages or release medical records.

The WCS said it redesigned its Form D-8, “Employer’s

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Labor Contractors Sentenced to Jail for Fraud

State: California
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The owners of several Northern California farm labor contracting companies were sentenced to jail for scheming to underreport payroll to reduce their work comp premiums,

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Roofer Racks Up $3.7M in Fall Violation Penalties in Four Years

State: Washington
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said a new fine of $433,718 brings to $3.7 million the total amount of penalties assessed to

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Employer Liable for Tax Warrant Despite Never Receiving Notice of Assessment

State: Washington
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The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a tax warrant against an employer for unpaid workers’ compensation taxes despite his claim he never received a notice

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Farm Owner Charged With Manslaughter for Worker's Death

State: California
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The owner of a California farm was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a worker died while servicing a spinach harvester, the Santa Clara County District

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