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Diligence, Efficiency, and Promptness

Florida Workers' Comp

Judges in Florida are subject to a process of discipline that includes the Judicial Qualifications Commission or JQC. Complaints can be lodged there and the Commission is charged with investigation and recommendation. The Commission investigation revealed "dozens of cases and significant delays in rulings and orders."

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Alabama Court Applies Successive-Compensable-Injury Test to Non-Work-Related Accident

The Workcomp Writer

Background Patricia Dianne Arnold suffered a work-related back injury on August 19, 2006, while employed by Victoryland. Court’s Analysis Applying the successive-compensable-injury test from Ex parte Pike County Commission , 740 So. Arnold, 2024 Ala. LEXIS 92 (August 16, 2024)]. Victoryland appealed. 2d 1080 (Ala.

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Strict Arkansas Statute Does Not Bar Recovery for Nurse’s Slip and Fall During Lunch Break

The Workcomp Writer

An Arkansas appellate court affirmed a decision by the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission awarding benefits to a registered nurse, who worked in a supervisory position, for injuries she sustained when she tripped on a sidewalk at work, finding the Commission’s decision was supported by substantial evidence [ CHI St. Code Ann. §

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Hiring outlook still strong despite rumors of recession

Business Management Daily

The total outlook score of +20% is the highest recorded since 2006. The commission investigated and concluded that Pier 1’s use of criminal records had a disparate impact on black candidates such as the applicant. It involved an applicant for an assistant manager job with retailer Pier 1.

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Best Property Management Softwares in Dubai

Bayzat

Streamlined sales agent and commission management. Linkinsoft LinkinSoft, a software research and development company established in 2006, blends the expertise of experienced engineers with fresh, enthusiastic talent. Pros: Efficient tenant communication and inquiry handling. Comprehensive property and unit management.

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Maternity Leave in UAE

Bayzat

28 of 2006, also known as the Labor Law. This leave is typically paid and is intended to provide mothers with the opportunity to recover from childbirth and establish a strong bond with their babies. Legal Framework for Maternity Leave in the UAE The UAE’s maternity leave provisions are outlined in Federal Law No.

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Issue Commentary: NY Decision Shows That Not All “Misrepresentations” Are Sufficient to Warrant Disqualification from Future Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

However, no medical evidence was introduced to suggest that the claimant did not have severe left knee pain on November 16, 2006, when the surveillance video was taken. The JCC also based disqualification, in part, on the fact that the claimant told another doctor he had severe left knee pain. The appellate court agreed.