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New changes to Vermont workers’ compensation in effect

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Among them include coverage for dependent children, and special coverage for firefighters. New rules for workers compensation benefits in Vermont have become effective, including temporary total disability, as well as for dependent children, and for the work search requirement for injured people who are making their way back into the job market. The changes became effective at the start of the month as a result of new state legislation. The changes to Vermont workers compensation were a component of a bill that was primarily aimed at addressing childcare and early…

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What Insurance Is Needed for a Food Truck in LA

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Operating a food truck business comes with its own unique set of risks and challenges. To protect your investment and ensure the long-term success of your venture, it’s crucial to have the right insurance coverage in place. In this article, we will explore the essential insurance policies that food truck owners in LA should consider to mitigate potential liabilities and safeguard their business. Types of Food Truck Insurance * Commercial Auto Insurance Since a food truck is a mobile business, it requires commercial auto insurance to protect both the vehicle…

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Positive marijuana test results following workplace accidents reaches 25-year high

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Results in the finance and insurance industry rose by a considerable 38.5% in five years. Workforce positive marijuana test results after accidents have reached a 25-year high, according to the recently published results of the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index. The rise among the general workforce in the United States aligned with early recreational pot legalizations. Last year, the percentage of US workers who have had a positive marijuana test result after a workplace accident had increased to the highest level recorded in 25 years. This, according to a new…

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Workers compensation bill would cover mental injuries

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A new bill in Nebraska is aiming to recognize that not all injuries suffered on the job are physical. Under current Nebraska law, workers compensation does not cover mental injuries suffered by employees who are on the job when something traumatic happens. Employees of a business where a shooting takes place, for instance, are covered only for physical wounds. The emotional scars left behind from witnessing something terrifying or horrific are not covered by workers compensation in the state. However, a new bill introduced by Senator Carol Blood (Bellevue) is…

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Q’Orianka Kilcher of “Yellowstone” charged with insurance fraud

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The actress was charged with collecting over $90,000 in fraudulent workers’ compensation benefits. Q’Orianka Kilcher, an actress best known from “Yellowstone” has been charged with two felony counts of workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The 32-year-old of North Hollywood collected disability benefits worth more than $90,000. Kilcher was charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the California Department of Insurance. The investigators determined that Kilcher had allegedly broken the law by collecting over $90,000 in disability benefits from a workers’ compensation coverage. Kilcher’s attorney has already appeared in court on…

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