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Mental Injuries: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

the rise in incidence is reflected in higher numbers of life insurance applicants disclosing mental diseases as well as increased numbers of claims …most mental health conditions are considered chronic or recurrent and have a high correlation with other health issues, despite good treatment.

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The Laws Every HR Manager Needs to Know

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For example, in 2011, an Illinois employee was awarded $95 million because the employer did not manage the sexual harassment complaint properly. This type of law refers to the compensation provided to employees by their employers, to supplement wages or salaries, such as health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and childcare benefits.

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Are Workers’ Compensation benefits protected against the rising cost of living?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Other real expenses that are excluded from the “basket of goods” [in Canada, at last] are real estate and life insurance. No COLA was payable in January 2010, January 2011, or in January 2016. Most versions include goods and services such as transportation, education, recreation, communications, and medical care.