A proposed $657 million settlement for people who worked at New York's Ground Zero following …
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Federal Workers Compensation
Paying Overtime During a Disaster Can Be Confusing Right
A subcontractor failed to pay $1 million in overtime compensation to 154 workers in the wake of …
Paying Overtime During a Disaster Can Be Confusing RightRead More
Kentucky Coal Mine Operator Nabbed in Workers Comp Scheme
The operator of a Prestonsburg, Kentucky coalmine was indicted on five counts of mail fraud, …
Kentucky Coal Mine Operator Nabbed in Workers Comp SchemeRead More
DOL Funds Needed to Enforce Labor Laws
In an effort to crack down on employers not following labor laws, the Department of Labor …
CMS Delays Mandatory Insurer Reporting
In a continuing effort to help keep you up-to-date on happenings in Medicare, Gould & Lamb has …
The Role of Medical Opinions in Managing Federal Workers Compensation
The federal workers’ compensation system, administered by the Department of Labor’s Office of …
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Injury Walking into Workplace Compensable under Federal Employees Liability Act
Conductor Can Sue for Injury Sustained in Parking Lot The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled …
Injury Walking into Workplace Compensable under Federal Employees Liability ActRead More
Multi-State Workers Compensation Programs
The risk manager who only has to deal with the workers' compensation laws of one state is …
State of Washington Workers Compensation Fraud Fighting Efforts Bring in $128 Million
Washington State’s fight against fraud in the workers' compensation …
State of Washington Workers Compensation Fraud Fighting Efforts Bring in $128 MillionRead More
FEDERAL Workers Compensation 101: Know the Basics
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) provides benefits to all federal employees of the …
U.S. Dept of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Looks at Black Lung Disease
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced a …
U.S. Dept of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Looks at Black Lung DiseaseRead More
E-Verify May Enable Screening of Illegal Immigrants For Federal Contractors
Rule Threatening Employers Repealed According to The San Francisco Chronicle, even though the …
E-Verify May Enable Screening of Illegal Immigrants For Federal ContractorsRead More
Federal Government Is Heavily Involved in Workers Compensation
The Federal Government Has Been Heavily Involved in Workers Comp For Years I have …
Federal Government Is Heavily Involved in Workers CompensationRead More
Arbitrary Return to Work Deadline Results in ADA Lawsuit Against Employer
EEOC Sues Shipper for Alleged Disability Discrimination A national shipping company violated …
Arbitrary Return to Work Deadline Results in ADA Lawsuit Against EmployerRead More
OREGON Another 260K Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Just as discriminatory hiring practices are against employment laws, so is sexual harassment which …
OREGON Another 260K Workplace Sexual Harassment LawsuitRead More
What Employers Need to Know About Workers Comp and New ADAAA
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) ADA, originally signed into law in 1990, prohibits …
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Workers Compensation Safety and Health Compliance
Why Employer's Need to Comply with All Laws Employer failure to follow all safety and health …
OSHA Inspection Turning to Process Safety Management
OSHA Targets Workplaces Releasing Highly Hazardous Chemicals Chemical NEP, a one-year pilot …
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Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)
The U.S. Department of Labor reported it paid more than $5 billion in compensation and medical …
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)Read More
Can NEVADA Firefighter Sue Appeals Officer in Workers Comp Case?
Apparently not accordingly to Tom Robinson, J.D., writer for Lexis-Nexis Workers' Comp Law Center. …
Can NEVADA Firefighter Sue Appeals Officer in Workers Comp Case?Read More
