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U.K. Life Changing Injuries from Fall Lead to Charges Against Employer
A Sheffield, Great Britain painting company must pay a £2,000 ($3,126) fine due to a …
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6.2 Million Settlement Approved in EEOC vs Sears for Inflexible Leave Policy
The EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) announced court approval of the …
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New York Based Law Firm Cited for Alleged Workplace Discrimination
An international law firm with its primary office in New York City, allegedly violated …
New York Based Law Firm Cited for Alleged Workplace DiscriminationRead More
2009 Record Year for Workplace Discrimination Claims
The goal of a discrimination-free workplace remains elusive as in fiscal year 2009 a record …
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Texas Work Comp Medical Costs Stop Decline
Following several years of dramatic decreases, medical costs per workers’ compensation …
CANADA Concerns Raised About Excessive Requests for Medical Information
Workers at an Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) facility are concerned about the possibility …
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The Biggest Problems with Indemnity Claims
In a perfect world, when an employee is injured at work, he or she would receive excellent …
Housekeeper Jailed for Alleged Work Comp Fraud Caught After Bragging About Fooling Insurance Company
A woman was taken into custody at her home by police, the day after a district …
Five Strategies Tried to Avoid Medicare Set Asides
While Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) are designed to protect Medicare and the claimant, claimants and …
Injuries Arising While Driving For Coffee Arose in Course of Employment
Injuries a New Jersey foreman plumber suffered while driving for coffee arose in …
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Employment Agency to Pay Huge Fine in Work Comp Fraud
Staffing Services Inc., a temporary employment agency holding contracts for thousands of …
Employment Agency to Pay Huge Fine in Work Comp FraudRead More
IRELAND Falls Accounts for High Percentage of Fatalities
Galmoy Mines Ltd. was fined €100,000 ($140,849) for serious …
IRELAND Falls Accounts for High Percentage of FatalitiesRead More
Contractor Allegedly Conceals Payroll Underpaying Workers Comp Premiums to NY State
A carpentry contractor was arrested for allegedly concealing payroll resulting in underpayment of …
Contractor Allegedly Conceals Payroll Underpaying Workers Comp Premiums to NY StateRead More
Worker Falsifies Medical Examination To Get Workers Compensation Receives Probation, Fine and Restitution for Fraud
Persons who perpetrate fraud are certainly persistent as the New York State Insurance …
When Buying Work Comp Consider Whether Independent Contractors and Volunteers Are Covered
Figuring out who is considered a covered employee for purposes of workers’ compensation …
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Subcontractor Workers Comp Claim vs Trade or Business Defense
How Would You Decide: Injured Subcontactor’s Lawsuit Against Oil Refinery Barred by …
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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 …
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Identity Theft of Dead Person to Collect Workers Comp Benefits $12,000
A New York woman was arraigned on felony charges of first-degree identity theft and …
Identity Theft of Dead Person to Collect Workers Comp Benefits $12,000Read More
CANADA Windsor Ontario Hospital Lawsuit Settled Employers Put on Notice
A lawsuit involving Windsor, Ont., hospital and the family of a nurse slain at work by …
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