WHEN A DEPARTMENT ORDER IS PROTESTED, BIIA CONSIDERS CONTENT – NOT INTENT
By Katherine A. Lubiani, Attorney at Law The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals recently issued a significant decision In re…
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A New Formula for TTD: Breaking Down Senate Bill 1519
By Amanda R. Waibel, Attorney at Law Historically, temporary total disability benefits (TTD) have been set at a flat rate…
ARE WASHINGTON EMPLOYERS REQUIRED TO HAVE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE WHEN THEY HIRE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AS DRIVERS?
By Jim A. Underwood, Attorney at Law Beginning January 1, 2023, some Washington employers are required to provide workers’ compensation…
Providers Aplenty – The Continued Expansion of Attending Physician Authority in Oregon Workers’ Compensation
By Justin A. Gabel, Attorney at Law Over the past several years, Oregon has continually reshaped who can serve as…
Received a Reopening Application? Do Not Miss the Deemed-Granted Deadline
By Alex M. Musicant, Attorney at Law Deadlines matter in Washington workers’ compensation law, and few are more unforgiving than…