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Work comp: COMPACT newsletter

COMPACT is a quarterly publication for workers' compensation professionals. Published by the Department of Labor and Industry's Workers' Compensation Division, this newsletter provides the most recent news and case information in the field of workers' compensation. Visit the archive for past editions.

March 2025

Contents

Law changes, department updates

  • Sandy Stoddard hired as Compliance, Records and Training director

  • Correction:  Annual average wage for 2025

  • Request for comments:  Possible amendments to rules governing workers' compensation treatment parameters

Tips, reminders

  • Mileage rate increases for 2025

  • How do workers get injured?:  Claim characteristics flyer updated with 2023 data

  • Translated webpages, materials, Language Line available via DLI website

  • Workers' compensation, Campus assistance available by phone, email

Data reports

  • Workers' compensation claims, costs continue long-term downward trend; total claim rate is at all-time low

  • Analysis of work comp medical cost data for physical-only injury claims

  • Workers' compensation, Campus assistance available by phone, email

  • Introducing the Campus Connect newsletter

Events, training

  • Workers' compensation events calendar

  • Training:  OSHA recordkeeping basics offered online April 25

Court decisions

  • Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals decisions

Special editions

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