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Virginia Court Construes “Heart Disease” Definition for Firefighters

The Workcomp Writer

The Court of Appeals of Virginia recently affirmed a finding by the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission that a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) qualifies as “heart disease” under Va. The Commission had weighed conflicting expert testimony and found the TAA to be heart disease. It had done so in the instant case.

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Unhappy staff take nine more sickness days on average per year

Employee Benefits

Commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum UK, the survey of more than 4,000 UK employees revealed that this is costing the economy £11 billion per year through lost productivity, and that the average unhappy, unproductive worker loses nine hours of productive time per week.

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New Fiduciary Rule Affects Employers that Offer HSAs

InterWest Insurance Services

The rule states that a fiduciary may not receive a fee in connection with providing investment advice, which could occur when, for example, an individual recommends an HSA investment, investment strategy or rollover and receives a commission.

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Utah Court Clarifies State’s Approach to Idiopathic Falls on Hard Surfaces

The Workcomp Writer

In a previous appeal, the Court of Appeals had determined that Ackley’s fall was idiopathic and remanded the case for the Commission to determine if work conditions increased her risk of injury. Holding and Remand The court set aside the Commission’s decision and again remanded the case.

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Forum 2024

Florida Workers' Comp

However, there are definite concerns for the young and ambitious. For me, the Forum concluded Friday morning with the Statewide Nominating Commission voting to nominate nine judges for reappointment. I am pleased both in those judges seeking reappointment and in the Commission's nominations.

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Ohio Supreme Court Says Deceased Employee’s Fiancée Might Have Been “Family” Member Entitled to Death Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

Commission: No Death Benefits for Carpenter The commission vacated the SHO’s order and denied death benefits to Carpenter, finding that she was not dependent on McDonald as a surviving spouse, because she and McDonald were never married and because common-law marriage had been abolished in Ohio since 1991. The commission appealed.

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What a Difference an Or Makes

Florida Workers' Comp

Industrial Relations Commission of Ohio , No. The primary effort should be to determine the meaning from the statute if it is "unambiguous and definite." The Court warns: "[o]nly when a definitive meaning proves elusive should rules for construing ambiguous language be employed. McDonald v. Citation omitted). As regards R.C.