South Dakota justices rule man failed to follow workers’ comp appeal rule
The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled a state agency and circuit judge did not erroneously conclude an injured employee’s letter to the agency was not a petition for hearing, because it did not contain information required by a state workers’ compensation rule, including the name of his employers. The court declined to grant him leeway because he initially represented himself, rather than having a lawyer. KELO
West Virginia county gets four new ambulances
On July 1, 2021, a new fire and EMS levy went into affect in Mason County, West Virginia, and now a local emergency services agency has four new ambulances. The trucks have brand new equipment and power cots that automatically go up and down, which will decrease the risk of injury to EMS employees. WSAZ (Huntington, W.V.)
HR: How do I write a vaccination policy?
A. Kevin Troutman, partner at Fisher Phillips, discusses what steps an employer that decides to require that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccination should take. HR Dive
PEOs and workers’ compensation liability in New York
In New York workers’ compensation, there are many presumptions that come into play in favor of a claimant and in favor of applying coverage from an insurer. One of the steadfast principles in favor of this is the idea that an employer who obtains a workers’ compensation policy is presumed to obtain coverage for any and all employees that they employ, writes Adam Devine of Chartwell Law. JD Supra
Employers are setting rules on home offices
Entering year two of remote work, organizations are starting to establish rules for home office setups. While company rules regarding the appearance and functionality of spaces inside their own homes may seem intrusive, there are legalities and insurance concerns to bear in mind. TechRepublic