Category: Legislation & Policy

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U.S. Executive Order Signed for Telemedicine

A wide-sweeping order on national telehealth policy requires federal agencies to begin making plans for change.

Connecticut Enacts Major COVID-19 Presumption

Beyond first responders and healthcare workers, essential workers including grocery store workers are now covered by workers’ comp.

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States Pass COVID-19 Liability Limitations

Arkansas and Louisiana enacted policies to protect businesses from civil liability stemming from COVID-19 exposure.

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Washington Issues Guidelines on COVID-19 Masks for Workers

Occupations are divided into risk categories where each category must utilize appropriate face coverings, masks, or respirators.

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California Executive Order Greatly Expands COVID-19 Presumption

Many states expanded workers’ comp for COVID-19, but California casts a wider net.

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More States Make COVID-19 Compensable in Workers’ Comp

With frontline workers at risk, states are expanding coverage to healthcare workers, first responders, and other frontline workers.

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Embracing Telehealth in Reaction to COVID-19

Several state workers’ comp programs are relaxing telehealth rules to promote social distancing.

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Marijuana Bills Could Create Protections for Employment Discrimination

Testing positive for marijuana use could one day no longer prohibit employment.

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Minnesota Proposes PTSD Treatment Guidelines

Beyond compensability, Minnesota considers rules for evaluation, treatment planning, acceptable psychotherapies, and more.

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More States Scrutinize Gig Economy Classifications

Shortly after California made strides on employee classification for gig economy jobs, New Jersey and New York have taken action.

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California Gig Law to Reclassify Contractors as Employees

This reclassification will entitle millions of workers to benefits previously withheld, including workers’ comp.

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DEA to Improve Access to Marijuana Research

Proposed changes to who can grow and research marijuana will soon be available for public commentary.

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New York City and Nevada Prohibit Hiring Discrimination for Positive Marijuana Tests

Beyond exceptions for safety or federal positions, employers cannot refuse employment for testing positive for marijuana in pre-employment drug screenings.

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Growing Trend: Expanding Cancer Coverage for Firefighters

Florida enacted a law to cover 21 different cancers, while other states like Montana, Maryland, and Virginia have recently passed similar laws.

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Marijuana Continues to Take Major Steps Forward

Congress may soon clear federal restrictions to processing marijuana transactions, while the FDA asks for feedback on handling marijuana products.

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