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 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 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 [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Thomas Domer, from The Domer Law Firm.The mythology surrounding employee fraud in worker’s compensation is pervasive. Many of my clients begin their conversations with me indicating the following: “I’m not one of those folks faking their worker’s compensation claim.” The exaggerated media publicity concerning employee fraud has also resulted [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Rod Rehm, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore.A recent newspaper article about a Nebraska lawyer fighting against imposing OSHA regulations on small businesses and farms that handle grain illustrates an age-old conflict between Worker (human) safety and Business (corporate) profit. The lawyer argued OSHA compliance is too expensive for small [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Thomas Domer, from The Domer Law Firm.I’ve been investigating Wisconsin and national fraud statistics in worker’s compensation to prepare for a national presentation I am making in Cape Cod in July. One fascinating and recurring basis for denial of worker’s comp claims (and potential claims against employees for fraud) stems [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Brody Ockander, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore.Getting reimbursed for mileage and travel expenses is often part of the medical process in a workers'’ compensation claim. However, it’s essential to keep detailed receipts and have a plan for submitting those expenses in a timely manner. The federal government has set [...]