workers’ compensation board News

Worker Injured While Drunk on the Job Wins Claim Approval

A worker injured when he fell from a ladder is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits despite the fact he was intoxicated at the time of the accident. An appellate court in New York has upheld a decision of the Workers’ …

Alaska Workers Comp Board Seeks to Reduce Costs

The Alaska Workers’ Compensation board sought public input on rising costs in the last week. Board members held meetings in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai and Juneau seeking ideas on ways to stem rising costs. A study conducted by the state of …

Directors Sought for North Dakota Workers’ Comp Board

North Dakota’s workers’ compensation agency is looking for new members for its board of directors. The terms of six of the 11 directors are ending in December. The board oversees the operation of North Dakota’s Workforce Safety and Insurance agency, …