Former meatpacking plant employee wins workers’ comp after contracting COVID at plant
A former employee of an Amarillo, Texas-area meatpacking plant has won a rare victory in a Texas workers’ compensation case originating from the COVID-19 outbreaks in the meatpacking industry in 2020. National litigators working on behalf of frontline food employees say the decision is notable. Amarillo Globe-News
North Carolinan charged with failure to secure workers comp
A 37-year-old Salisbury, North Carolina woman on Tuesday was charged with misdemeanor failure to secure workers’ compensation. Salisbury Post
Webinar provides overview of South Carolina workers’ comp
Chartwell Law’s Leslie M. Whitten and Jason Hanford have presented a webinar addressing the fundamentals of South Carolina workers’ compensation, covering South Carolina Commission jurisdiction; compensability of claims; defenses and bases for denial and contesting of claims; and other topics. JD Supra [with video]
Rhode Island committee selects finalists for workers’ comp vacancy
After interviewing seven attorneys in the running to fill a vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court created by the retirement of Judge Dianne M. Connor, the Judicial Nominating Commission decided on five finalists for the governor’s consideration. Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly [may require registration]
Nevada issues guidance on wearing masks in the workplace
Nevada OSHA last week released guidance for businesses after Governor Steve Sisolak’s announcement that the state will follow Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on face masks. The guidance applies to all businesses currently authorized to operate in Nevada. Printing Impressions