AFGE Offers Free Federal Workers’ Comp Training for Union Members
- The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is offering free virtual training sessions focused on the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA).
- These sessions are designed to educate members on their rights and the complex procedures involved in filing federal workers’ compensation claims.
- Participants will learn how to navigate the Department of Labor’s claims process and effectively document workplace injuries to secure benefits.
- The training aims to provide union members with the technical knowledge necessary to manage work-related injury cases.
Delaware Updates Workers’ Comp Payroll Audit Rules
- Effective February 5, 2026, the Delaware Department of Insurance updated regulatory expectations for workers’ compensation payroll audit practices.
- Revised bulletins clarify that insurers must provide transparent, consistent, and accessible audit procedures to support fair premium billing.
- Carriers are now expected to provide narrative explanations for any premium changes and summaries that enable verification without exposing sensitive personal information.
- These updates aim to ensure timely resolution of audit inquiries and standardize how audited premiums are justified to policyholders.
Pennsylvania Sets 2026 Interest Rate for Delayed Workers’ Comp Payments at 10%
- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has updated the 2026 interest rate for unpaid workers’ compensation benefits to 10% per annum.
- This rate applies to all compensation payments not made when due, as mandated by the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act.
- The department publishes this annual adjustment to ensure consistency in calculating penalties for delayed payments.
- This specific rate is effective for all claims processed during the 2026 calendar year.