Today's post comes from guest author Todd Bennett, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore.Do you drive a company vehicle as part of your job? Many find themselves in the situation where they travel regularly, or on a special errand from time to time, as part of their job. In the unfortunate scheme of things, if you [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Thomas Domer, from The Domer Law Firm.I passed through Customs after a trip to Europe this week and explained to the Customs official that I represented injured workers'. His first comment to me was “How ‘bout those guys that are scamming the system?” I attempted to provide the disclaimer [...]
In Part I and II of this series we discussed the legislative power shift in 2010 and identified four significant changes. Here are some more legislative changes, all imposed after 2010: 5. Even If The Claim is Denied the Employer Can Still Get An IME. Before 2010, although an employer might be able to get [...]
In 2010 after the Republican Party took complete control of the legislature for the first time since 1898, changes to the system began. As death benefits and funeral expenses were being increased, along with an increase in wage loss benefits, current injured workers' were told that new proposals would not affect their claims. True [...]
In this four-part series we will take note of specific changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act in North Carolina since 2010, when the Democrats lost control of the Legislature. The Act was created in 1929. Its purpose was to take care of the human wreckage caused by workplace injuries and to make the employer pay [...]
Today's post was shared by Gelman on Workplace Injuries and comes from www.nytimes.comWASHINGTON — Landowners who say a North Carolina electronics plant poisoned their drinking water missed a filing deadline, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.The decision, in a 7-to-2 vote, is likely to affect similar suits from the families of thousands of former Marines [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Brody Ockander, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore.When injured at work, your doctor may give you work restrictions that prevent you from returning to your regular job. In these situations, there are three things your employer can do: Tell you that they have no jobs within your restrictions Give you [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Jay Causey, from Causey Law Firm.The AFL–CIO’s annual report on job fatalities is out, and provides some interesting fodder for thought. It’s no surprise that North Dakota – – with its “wild West” environment for oil and gas extraction on the Bakken Shale was the most dangerous place – [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Rod Rehm, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore.Memorial Day is another opportunity to reflect and remember. I recently came across a post from Financial Carrier Services Inc. on Google+ that was a nice summary of what Memorial Day really means. Many people spend this holiday with family and friends, and [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Kit Case, from Causey Law Firm.L&I urges workplace safety for teens as summer hiring season nears Teens are gearing up to search for summer jobs and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is urging employers, parents and others to support safety during “Safe Jobs for Youth [...]