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ArticleLegal Minute: Sudden Or Mechanical ChangeClick here to watch this month's one minute adjuster tip that is on the topic of: Compensable ConsequencesUnited StatesEmployment and HRFord Richardson
ArticleWatch Out For "Simple Acts"In January of this year, the Commission issued an opinion that illustrates the importance of ensuring an injured worker's injury occurs while engaged in an activity that is indeed a risk common to the neighborhood.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Richardson
ArticleAssessing Compensability Of A Step Case Can Be TrickyThe Virginia adjuster should be mindful that fall from step cases are extremely fact-specific and can be tricky. The recent Full Commission decision of McKoy v. Fairfax County Government, JCN: VA00002159978 (February 3, 2025) illustrates this point.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Richardson
ArticleOther Virginia Claims Often Brought With A Misclassification Of Independent Contractor ClaimAs I noted in that article, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in 2020 to deter companies from misclassifying their employees and to penalize those employers...United StatesEmployment and HRFord Richardson
ArticleVirginia Worker's Compensation Legislative Update 2025In the most recent session of the General Assembly, Democrats controlled both the Senate and House of Delegates, checked by the Republican Governor.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Richardson