How the Seacor Power tragedy could change the Jones Act
The Jones Act provides essential employee protections for merchant sailors and other seafaring employees. Many expect to rely on it if anything happens away from land. On April 13, 2021, the Seacor Power capsized south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Nineteen crewmen were on board at the time. Only six men were successfully rescued. Six crewmen have been confirmed dead, and seven remain missing. In light of the Seacor Power tragedy, legal reform or an appeal may be on the way; and any changes to the Jones Act could affect the 650,000 Americans employed in the U.S. maritime industry. Legal Reader
Workers’ Comp and COVID: ‘An American Failure’
Joanne Doroshow, founder and executive director of the Center for Justice & Democracy, a national consumer organization, explains how workers’ comp and Fed-OSHA failed frontline employees in the COVID pandemic. Legal Talk Network
Ohio BWC sees nearly $1 billion in investment losses
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation reported $975 million in net investment income losses as of the end of April for the 2022 fiscal year, according to a report given to the agency’s board. Crain’s Cleveland Business [may require registration]
Iowa: City council to hear about worker’s comp insurance at meeting
When the Sheldon City Council meet in regular session Wednesday evening they’ll hear about the City’s Worker’s Comp insurance for the next fiscal year. KIWA