Category: Legislation & Policy

March 18, 2024
AI Utilization Review Bills Appear Across the Country

California, Georgia, New York, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania could start a national trend.

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February 19, 2024
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Worker Classification

The rule clarifies differences between employees and contractors, establishing who is entitled to benefits – including workers’ comp.

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January 15, 2024
Growing Shifts in Child Labor Laws

Many states passed or proposed changes in 2023, with two states so far working on bills for 2024.

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January 13, 2024
PTSD Presumptions Could See More Action in 2024

As legislative sessions open, several states have continued to introduce PTSD bills.

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December 10, 2023
White House Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

The order seeks increased transparency from AI companies regarding model operations, safety and privacy standards, and consumer/worker protections.

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November 13, 2023
California Bans Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.

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October 16, 2023
California Enacts Skin Cancer Presumptions for First Responder and Other Occupations

This law also includes lifeguards, and certain employees in the Departments of Fish and Wildlife and Parks and Recreation.

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September 18, 2023
Connecticut Enacts Cancer Presumption for Firefighters

Enacted as part of the state’s budget bill, this new regulation comes with stipulations and exclusions.

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August 21, 2023
Missouri Enacts PTSD Presumption for First Responders

The national trend continues, in this case with qualifying events and the inclusion of 911 dispatchers.

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July 22, 2023
Connecticut Passes PTSD Presumption for All Employees

Employees who experience a qualifying traumatic event on the job can receive PTSD coverage via workers’ comp.

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