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Another Lesson in Substantial Evidence
Judicial interpretation of workers compensation laws in general relies upon "substantial evidence."This is a concept that is difficult for many employers/carriers/payers, etc. to grasp. A party may...
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Fast food workers strike to double current wages
Wages are a critical component of workers' compensation systems. Wages are utilized to determine rates of compensation benefits. Today's post was shared by Steven Greenhouse and comes from...
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High Disability Rates Persist in Old Age
Aging and "late life disability" is an an increasing trend. Injured workers' are surviving longer making total disability claims and Medicare involvement an increasing factor in adjudication and...
View ArticleReasonable Compliance Found In Fatigue Management Law
Western Australia’s recently reported on WorkSafe’s participation in roadblock exercises, revealing a reasonable level of compliance with Western Australia’s fatigue management laws for commercial...
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Truck Drivers Beware – Your Insurance May Not be What You Think
Today's post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm. There is a scam out there and truck drivers are the victims, especially if they are seriously injured in a trucking...
View ArticleARE YOU OVEREXPOSING YOURSELF IN SOCIAL MEDIA?
Posted in Social MediaToday’s post comes from guest author Laurel Anderson, from Causey Law Firm. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and other wildly popular social media...
View ArticlePaper or Plastic: A Reusable Workplace Hazard From The Grocery Store
Posted in HealthToday’s post comes from guest author Jon Gelman, from Jon Gelman, LLC – Attorney at Law in New Jersey. After I got past my initial response of “yuck” with not thinking about the hazards...
View ArticleHazards exist in the surface refinishing business
Today’s post comes from guest author Jon Gelman from Jon Gelman, LLC – Attorney at Law. University of Iowa, College of Public health, recently reported the death of a bathtub refinishing technician who...
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Third Circuit Denies Pennsylvania Business's Challenge to Contraception Mandate
As readers of this blog are surely aware, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) imposes a number of new obligations on employers and private health insurance plans. Effective January...
View ArticleOSHA’s New Final Rule For Hazard Communications In The Workplace
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) have after much review and commentary by various parties published their new Final Rule for Hazard Communications in the workplace. The new...
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Energy Drink Companies to Continue To Market To Our Kids For Forseeable Future
Remember Joe Camel??? Well he is back! This time it is the Energy Drink Industry trying to pull the wool over America's eyes in order to make a profit at the expense of our children. The good news is...
View ArticleWrong Standard Applied in Massachusetts Art Teacher’s Workers’ Comp Case
The Massachusetts Reviewing Board recently reviewed Christine Cannava v. City of Medford, an appeal by a fifty-nine year old retired art teacher. The art teacher claimed she hurt her right shoulder and...
View ArticleOfficial Disabilities Guidelines Now Covers Diabetes
Posted in doctorsToday’s post comes from guest author Paul J. McAndrew, Jr. from Paul McAndrew Law Firm. While diabetes is not a work injury or illness, it can have a serious impact on the rate at...
View ArticleI Can’t Find Work; Does That Mean I’m Disabled?
Having physical or mental impairment will not automatically make you entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Today’s post comes from guest author Roger Moore from Rehm, Bennett & Moore....
View ArticleSocial Security Disability: Get the evidence you need
Today’s post comes from guest author Roger Moore from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. Social Security Disability applicants sometimes have trouble getting the evidence needed to demonstrate that they have a...
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FDA Proposes Heightened Rules for Imported Foods
Contaminated food lawyers at Pints & Mullins are glad to announce that the FDA recently proposed long-awaited rules and regulations that will, with hope, re-ensure the cleanliness and safety of the...
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Explosion at Propane Plant in Florida Injures Workers
At the height of the summer cookout season, a tragedy unfolded this week in central Florida, where propane tank cylinders exploded at a Blue Rhino refilling plant. According to an article on CNN.com,...
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CMS Comments: "No Comment" on The Forthcoming Smart Act Regulations
CMS is withholding comment about The Smart Act regulations for now. See the transcript below:"CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICESModerator: John Albert07-25-13/1:00 p.m. ETConfirmation #...
View ArticleWorkplace Violence Is More Common Than You May Realize
Residents in a densely populated urban area like Taunton/Raynham are unfortunately accustomed to hearing of cases of workplace violence. Convenience store clerks are held up, food delivery drivers are...
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Bacardi Bottling Cited Following Worker's Death
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Bacardi Bottling Corp. with 12 safety violations following the death of a 21 year old temporary employee his...
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