Workers’ Compensation & Employers’ Liability Article Archives

Implications for COVID-19 Vaccine Complications in the District of Columbia

January, 2021 | By Julie D. Murray

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the first emergency use authorization for a vaccine to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine through emergency use authorization. During the approval process, members of the FDA committee expressed concern regarding adverse reactions to the vaccine. The FDA reports the most common solicited adverse reactions were…

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West Virginia FY 2021 Workers’ Compensation Rates

June, 2020 | By James S. Maloney

The West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner has recently issued the new State average weekly wage for fiscal year 2021

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D.C. Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19 Stress-Related Claims

June, 2020 | By Julie D. Murray

As essential workers continue to work, and others are making plans to return, employers in the District of Columbia face the potential for stress-related workers’ compensation claims due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As these are unprecedented times, there remain questions regarding the compensability of such claims. View Article The above publication is saved in PDF format.…

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2020 Workers’ Compensation Rates

March, 2020 | By Julie D. Murray

Maryland and District of Columbia new workers’ compensation rates for 2020.

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