Supreme Court wary of bid to broaden workers’ comp in Washington
Washington’s House Bill 1723 amended state workers’ compensation law in 2018 so certain illnesses would now be recognized as occupational diseases. The U.S. Supreme Court forecast a win for the government Monday in its effort to stamp out that law, which makes it easier for nuclear employees in Washington state with job-related injuries to seek federal benefits. Courthouse News Service
Virginia Workers’ Comp Act provides exclusive remedy for injury
Where the employee of a government contractor was allegedly injured when the elevator at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, or NGA, malfunctioned, her claims against the United States were dismissed. Virginia Lawyers Weekly [may require registration]
Walt Disney World drops mask mandates
Walt Disney World has dropped all mask mandates, according to a statement posted to its website. Face coverings are optional for guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is recommending, but not requiring, guests who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters and on enclosed transportation. Fox 44 (Waco, Texas)
Can cannabis testing policies keep up with legalization?
With the cultural shift toward decriminalizing cannabis, the decision to drug-test employees may not be as straightforward as it once was. Terri Rhodes, CEO of the Disability Management Employment Coalition, says human resources professionals are reevaluating whether drug testing improves workplace safety, she said, and questioning whether such testing, in its traditional form, “has outlived its purpose.” HR Dive