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Employee's Off-Duty Car-Crash Injuries Compensable: Court
The Kentucky Supreme Court says workers ' compensation benefits should be paid to a horse groomer who was injured in a car accident, even though his employer said the man was off …
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After Workplace Violence Incident, Mental Health Resources a Must
… security improvements that allow employees to feel safe at work again after violence occurs, said Kim Brown, senior workers ' compensation consultant for Lockton. Employers also should work to make sure employees are trained in techniques that can …
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California Workers' Comp Claims Show Sharp Increase in Medical Costs
… seen a "steep" increase in medical costs for workers ' compensation claims despite reforms to the system in the last ..... that initially reduced costs, according to the Workers ' Compensation Research Institute. In a study released May 24 …
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Workers' Compensation Audit Reviews Can Reveal Costly Errors
With workers ' compensation rates firming, some employers are pressing for reviews of their workers comp audits with an eye to lowering their premiums. Some …
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Average California Workers' Comp Indemnity Hits $66,922 in 2011
The average cost of a California workers compensation indemnity claim edged up slightly to reach a record high of $66,922 for 2011, a California Workers ' Compensation Institute bulletin states. While the average …
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Prescription Drug Studies Focus on Key Workers' Comp Cost Drivers
… commonly prescribed drugs for workers compensation claimants, according to ..... based Express Scripts' " Workers ' Compensation Drug Trend Report" states ..... according to the PBM's "2012 Workers ' Compensation Mediation Trends Report …
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Washington Redskins' Workers' Comp Cases Head to Maryland Court
Maryland's Court of Appeals is set to decide whether Maryland has jurisdiction over workers compensation cases from Washington Redskins players who play part time in the state. Oral arguments were presented Thursday in Pro-Football …
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The FMLA and the Honest Belief Rule: Monitoring Leave of Absence Abuse
… from work: FMLA, ADA (disability), PDA (pregnancy), Title VII (religious accommodation), and state workers ' compensation laws, to name a few. Many companies use surveillance to curb leave of absence abuses. I am not suggesting that …
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California Addresses Labor Crime with a New Unit
… information including: the employee's rate of pay; the regular payday; and information regarding the employer's workers ' compensation insurer. Because the new law's disclosure requirement is ongoing, it applies to all current employees if the …
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Steelers Not Liable for Attorney Fees in Player's Workers' Comp Case
Steelers not liable for attorney fees in player's workers compensation case
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NFL Players Deal Will Allow Workers' Compensation Claims in Other States
… will allow players to file workers ' compensation claims in states where their ..... season to start Aug. 4. Workers ' compensation was among the sticking points ..... grappling with, including workers ' compensation . “The NFL is trying to …
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Employer Must Pay Workers' Compensation for Concurrent Job: Court
A public works department must pay workers ' compensation benefits based on a worker's departmental job ..... otherwise would be to subvert the purpose of (the) Workers ' Compensation Law ... , and ignore the plain language of the …
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Sex Club Shooting Case Goes to Jury for Workers' Comp Fraud Decision
A jury is deliberating the workers ' compensation felony fraud case against a correctional guard and his ..... Prosecutors also allege the couple lied to collect workers ' compensation benefits. The shooting left Smiley paralyzed from the …
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Workers' Compensation
… our 40 hour employees is out of work due to a Workers ' Compensation Injury. We had a few problems with her in the ..... terminate someone for poor performance if they are on Workers ' Compensation but also working part-time?
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California Supreme Court Rules on Workers' Compensation COLA Case
… annual cost-of-living adjustments for certain workers ' compensation claimants. The court in Christine Baker as Administrator v. Workers ' Compensation Appeals Board and X.S. weighed how the California …
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Small Businesses Face Closure in Workers' Comp Scandal
… begin Tuesday by the state Workers ' Compensation Board comes after 18 months ..... they signed up for," a Workers ' Compensation Board spokesman said. So ..... simply contribute towards the workers ' compensation obligations of their own …
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Woman Injured Having Sex During Work Trip Can Collect Workers' Comp
A woman injured while enjoying sex in a motel room during a work-related trip is entitled to workers ' compensation benefits, an Australian judge ruled April 19. The federal judge found that the injury occurred during the unnamed woman's course …
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Obese Workers' Body Mass Data Aids Treatment
Learning early that a workers ' compensation claimant is obese can help mitigate related health conditions and achieve a successful return to work for the employee. Despite …
