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September 02, 2020
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – September 2020
PENNSYLVANIA CASE LAW UPDATE Protz Update Both the Commonwealth and Supreme Courts have, in recent weeks, circulated opinions further clarifying particular aspects of IREs in the aftermath of Protz. Constitutionality of Act 111: Perhaps most critically, in an opinion issued on June 16, 2020, the Supreme Court – with a one sentence order – confirmed… read more
March 02, 2020
TTH eNotes: Workers’ Compensation: March 2020
SIGNIFICANT PENNSYLVANIA CASE SUMMARIES Giffear v. Workers’ Comp. Appeal Bd. (Phila. Newspapers Inc.), No. 977 C.D. 2019 (February 7, 2020) Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania (Unpublished) By: Timothy R. Kraeer The Commonwealth Court addressed the burden of proof in the context of a Reinstatement Petition alleging a worsening of condition following a prior decision by a… read more
February 03, 2020
TTH eNotes: Workers’ Compensation: February 2020
SIGNIFICANT PENNSYLVANIA CASE SUMMARIES Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. v. WCAB (Trucks), No. 1257 C.D. 2018, reported (Pa. Cmwlth., filed Jan. 3, 2020, Brobson, J.) By Lee Ann Rhodes, Esquire In a reported opinion, the Commonwealth Court held that a professional football player was not considered to be a seasonal employee, as the terms of… read more
January 02, 2020
TTH eNotes: Workers’ Compensation: January 2020
SIGNIFICANT PENNSYLVANIA CASE SUMMARIES Keystone Rx LLC v. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office (Compservices Inc./AmeriHealth Casualty Services), No. 1369 C.D. 2018, reported (Pa. Commw., filed December 12, 2019). By Justin D. Beck, Esquire In a reported decision, the Commonwealth Court held that, in all future UR procedures where an employer, insurer, or… read more
December 03, 2019
TTH eNotes: Workers’ Compensation: December 2019
SIGNIFICANT BUREAU FORM DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RELEASES ALTERNATE NOTICE OF COMPENSATION PAYABLE (LIBC-495B) By Justin D. Beck (JBeck@tthlaw.com) The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has created, and now provides for the use of, LIBC-495B, an alternate version of the Notice of Compensation Payable. While the original LIBC-495 still exists, the 495B includes an expanded… read more