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Causation and the Doctrine of Compensable Consequences

WebThe doctrine of compensable consequences declares that a physical or mental health condition proximately caused by or otherwise related to a compensable …

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Two new COVID-19 presumption laws enacted in Washington

WebNew legislation affecting healthcare and frontline workers sets forth a different exposure standard for each affected group to establish an occupational disease …

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New COVID-related notice requirements: What Washington …

WebIn addition to the Washington occupational disease presumptions addressed in our prior Health Emergency Labor Standards (“HELSA”) blog here, the new statutes …

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Telemedicine comes to Washington state

WebWashington state has a telemedicine statute. Though Washington has yet to enter the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, last month it enacted its own …

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The Washington DOSH Naughty List: Insight into the Severe …

WebFor Washington state employers who have demonstrated indifference to their Washington Industrial and Safety and Health Act (WISHA) obligations, the Department …

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Study suggests history of stress is a predictor of WC claims and costs

WebThe good news: workers’ compensation (WC) claim frequency is falling. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has reported modest decreases in …

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The Interactive Process of Reasonable Accommodation under the …

WebThe duty to reasonably accommodate an employee’s disability can generate fear of legal action for many employers who may not fully understand their …

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WISHA safety investigations: when to seek legal guidance

WebIf you are a Washington employer, you may find Washington Labor and Industry Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) representatives at your …

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Research study reveals prevalence of mental health disorders …

WebEmployers, workers’ compensation insurers and third party administrators have long-noted what appears to be an association between industrial musculoskeletal …

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Washington Court of Appeals refuses to expand ‘Cockle Benefits’

WebWashington Court of Appeals refuses to expand ‘Cockle Benefits’. February 6, 2015. On October 6, 2014, in a decision notable for its thoroughness, the Washington Court of …

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Are Washington employers liable after authorization of treatment …

WebMaphet v. Clark County, No. 51170-3-II (Wash. Ct. App. August 6, 2019).. This is a procedure rinsing debris from a joint, sometimes performed after a …

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Washington Division of Occupational Safety and Health to …

Web3. $3,000. 2. $2,000. 1- Low. $1,000. No penalty reductions are given for: 1) violations classified as willful, repeat or failure to abate; 2) violations contributing to an …

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Oregon Supreme Court to decide whether “loss of chance” for …

WebJoseph L. Smith v. Providence Health & Services – Oregon, Linda Desitter, MD, Michael Harris, MD, Hood River Emergency Physicians, LLC, A155336; SC …

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CMS procedural changes may have significant impact upon …

WebCMS Technical Alert: ICD-10 Reminder – October 1, 2015 Reporting Requirements (July 16, 2015). See also International Classification of Diseases, Tenth …

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Washington doctors face exposure to malpractice and battery …

WebIndependent medical examiners beware—Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals recently concluded a physical examination during an independent medical …

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The Washington DOSH Naughty List: Insight into the Severe …

WebThe Washington DOSH Naughty List (continued) Reinisch WilsonWeier LAW OFFICES PC Online and printed firm materials are for educational purposes only.

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Limiting Maphet in Washington

WebLimiting Maphet in Washington By Sara K. Wong n May 3, 2022 The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals recently released its list of 2021 significant decisions, and the list …

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