Save the Date: 31st Annual N.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference The North Carolina Industrial Commission has announced that the 31st Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will be held October 14-16, 2026, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel. This year’s agenda features a strong lineup of timely medical, legal, and practical topics, including:…
The 2026 North Carolina Appropriations Act (Senate Bill 257) includes significant changes to the governance structure of the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). While the legislation does not alter the substantive rights and obligations under the Workers’ Compensation Act, it does reshape how Industrial Commission Commissioners are appointed and how the Commission is administered. A…
North Carolina’s General Assembly is advancing House Bill 315, a multifaceted piece of legislation that targeted increases to certain workers’ compensation benefits for the first time in decades. While the adjustments are narrow in scope, they carry practical implications for employers, insurers, and claims professionals who evaluate and resolve workplace injury claims. With changes set…
Late last year, the Court of Appeals reinforced a key principle of the NC Workers’ Compensation Act: an injured worker must prove they are disabled. Not just from the pre-injury job, but from any job. At its core, Hall v. Jones COA25-59 (2025) underscores a fundamental rule: the plaintiff carries the burden of proof. In…