Remove workers
article thumbnail

Understanding the Odd-Lot Doctrine in Workers’ Compensation Law: Origins, Evolution, and Modern Application

The Workcomp Writer

1009, where Judge Moulton apologetically introduced the term “odd lot” to describe injured workers who, while not completely incapacitated, were “so injured that [they were] incapable of becoming ordinary workmen of average capacity in any well known branch of the labour market.” Hall , [1911] 1 K.B. Decorative Co. , 522, 130 N.E. 762, 478 P.3d

article thumbnail

Connecticut Court Limits Reach of Res Judicata in Workers' Compensation Cases

The Workcomp Writer

and Liberty Mutual entered into a workers’ compensation insurance contract in September 2015. Following a formal hearing, a Workers’ Compensation Commissioner initially found the policy was still in effect on the date of the injury, but this decision was reversed by the Compensation Review Board and later affirmed by the Appellate Court.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Florida Court Reverses Reduction of Workers’ Comp Lien in Third-Party Settlement

The Workcomp Writer

if an injured employee has not received full value for his or her injuries in a settlement with a third-party tortfeasor, the trial court may order an equitable apportionment of the settlement proceeds such that the employer receives less than full reimbursement for the workers’ compensation benefits it has paid. Unified Brands, Inc.</em>,

article thumbnail

State of New Jersey Failed to Address Deficiencies in $96 Million Workers’ Compensation Program

Workers' Compensation

A report released today by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) finds that the agency that manages workers’ compensation claims filed by state employees failed to remedy deficiencies identified three years ago. As of now, the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse in New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system remains unacceptably high.”

article thumbnail

How ONEHOPE Wine is caring for frontline workers

Insperity

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 800 healthcare workers have received these care packages from ONEHOPE Wine, a direct-to-consumer wine producer dedicated to charitable giving. Since 2007, ONEHOPE Wine has donated nearly $5 million, planted more than 100,000 trees and provided meals for more than 2.7 Caring for frontline workers.

article thumbnail

Working Weekends—Greece Approves a Six-Day Workweek

HR Digest

Workers with full-time jobs can work with an additional part-time employer for five hours a day apart from their existing eight-hour commitment to their primary employer. Soon, the 2007 global financial crisis proved to be a breaking point for the country’s economy. The Netherlands has the shortest working week at 32.2

Banking 109
article thumbnail

How OSHA Standards Revolutionize Workplace Safety

Workers' Compensation

He ran the health and safety program for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees for 16 years, served for 4 years at the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, and 4 years as a Senior Labor Policy Advisor on this committee from 2007 to 2009 and 2019 to 2021. They stop jobs from killing workers.”