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The Washington Court of Appeals is deliberating a groundbreaking case that questions if employers can be held liable for an employee's off-duty murder—could this redefine workplace responsibility?

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Court of Appeals hears argument over whether employer can be liable for off‑duty homicide in Dewey case
The Washington Court of Appeals, Division II, heard a State motion for discretionary review in Dewey v. State addressing whether the Department of Social and Health Services owed a legal duty under negligent‑retention theory for an off‑duty murder by an employee. The court took the motion under consideration and will issue a written ruling before the trial date.
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August 27, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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January 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Kentucky's House Bill 780 could redefine workers' compensation laws, sparking intense debate over employer liability and worker rights.

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Kentucky amends worker compensation liability laws for employers and contractors
Kentucky's new law limits employer liability for employee injuries if compensation is secured
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February 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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House Bill 569 could redefine workers' compensation in Kentucky, raising concerns over employee rights while aiming to curb substance abuse in the workplace.

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Kentucky mandates workers' compensation proof for building permits
Local building officials must verify workers' compensation coverage before issuing permits.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Senate Bill 642 could transform Oklahoma's workers' compensation landscape by giving injured employees the power to sue their employers, but what does that mean for workplace safety and business costs?

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Senate reviews SB642 enhancing employee rights in workers' compensation claims
Senate examines employer liability and employee options under SB642 workers' compensation legislation
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March 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Oklahoma is on the verge of a significant shift in workers' compensation laws that could redefine employer accountability in workplace injuries.

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Legislation limits employer immunity in workplace injury claims
New provisions clarify employer liability in workers' compensation cases involving multiple employers.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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When the workplace heats up — safety tips and guidance: workers-compensation.blogspot.com/2026/06/when.... #WorkersCompensation #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #HeatIllness #OccupationalHealth #ExtremeHeat #EmployerLiability #NJLaw #ConstructionSafety #HRCompliance #HeatStress #LaborLaw
When the workplace heats up — safety tips and guidance: https://workers-compensation.blogspot.com/2026/06/when-workplace-overheats_01361760.html. #WorkersCompensation #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #HeatIllness #OccupationalHealth #ExtremeHeat #EmployerLiability #NJLaw #ConstructionSafety #HRCompliance #HeatStress #LaborLaw
June 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Workplace Disease & Household Liability - An Update buff.ly/VA8vgqn #WorkersCompensation #OccupationalDisease #EmployerLiability #COVID19 #WorkplaceSafety
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March 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Pennsylvania's House Bill 1181 could dramatically change the way workers' compensation claims are handled, sparking fierce debate over its impact on both employers and injured employees.

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Pennsylvania Assembly amends Workers' Compensation Act to enhance employer subrogation rights
Legislators revise Workers' Compensation Act to clarify employer rights against third-party injuries.
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April 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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In a high-stakes legal battle, the Utah Supreme Court weighs the fate of a Deer Valley employee whose actions during the pandemic could redefine employer liability.

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Flansburg case examines Deer Valley employee's scope of conduct during lockdown incident
Court deliberates employee's actions amidst Deer Valley resort's pandemic shutdown.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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The Utah Supreme Court is set to redefine workplace injury liability, as the Deer Valley case challenges the enforceability of liability waivers amidst a complex legal landscape.

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Court Reviews Pugmire Case Impact on Workplace Injury Releases at Deer Valley
Legal arguments focus on the validity of workplace injury liability waivers in Pugmire case.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:16 AM