Social Security Administration Inspector General Releases Report
Report Recommends SSA Access Workers’ Comp Data to Apply Offset On September 18, 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office […]
Interest Due September 30, 2021 on State UI Loans
The temporary waiver of interest on state unemployment trust fund loans provided in Section 4103 in the Families First Coronavirus
US Treasury and US DOL Permit ARPA Funds to be Used for Expanded Unemployment Benefits after September 6th
On Thursday, August 19, 2021 the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and the U.S. Secretary of Labor informed congressional leadership
Business Associations Support Cancellation of Pandemic Unemployment Extra Benefits
In May 2021, Governor Mike DeWine notified the United States Department of Labor that Ohio would be terminating its administration
Connecticut Enacts Burdensome New Employer UI Quarterly Report Requirements
On June 23rd Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1202, the implementing bill companion to the state budget for the biennium
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Oklahoma Commission Declares Opt-Out Unconstitutional and Unenforceable
In an extended opinion released February 26, 2016, the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission held Based upon these findings and conclusions
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Appointments to Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) Announced – terms limited
On January 20, 2016, Secretary Perez selected 15 members and a Special Agency Liaison to serve on the Maritime Advisory
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National Advisory Committee On Safety and Health Meeting March 4th to Hear Comments on OSHA Draft Guidelines
On March 4, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 the National Advisory Committee on Safety and Health will meeting in Room
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Workers’ Compensation Issues in President Obama’s FY 2017 Budget
The following new and significant items related to workers compensation were included in the President’s Budget proposal for FY 2017
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President Obama’s FY 2017 Budget Seeks National Employment Classification Standards, Including for Workers’ Comp. and Unemployment Comp.
The Obama FY 2017 proposes once again to address “misclassification” of employee issues and independent contractor issues, citing not only