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Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?
Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?

What Do You Think? There is an exception to the exclusivity provision of Louisiana’s workers’ compensation statute. Under that exception, claimants are not limited to workers’ compensation benefits, but can also sue in tort, if […]

  • Feb 03, 2025
  • Chris Parker
What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 
What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 

Do You Know the Rule? Two provisions in Illinois’ workers’ compensation statute authorize the Commission to penalize employers who refuse or delay the payment of benefits to an injured worker. At the same time, courts […]

  • Feb 03, 2025
  • Chris Parker
Can Coughing Cook Fired During Leave Assert FMLA Interference Claim?
Can Coughing Cook Fired During Leave Assert FMLA Interference Claim?

What Do You Think? A case involving a Brooklyn cook who was hopefully not coughing into the soup before he took time off for bronchitis asks the question, how serious does an illness have to […]

  • Jan 31, 2025
  • Chris Parker
Was Helping Boyfriend Run Rehab ‘Work’ for Purposes of TTD Fraud Finding?
Was Helping Boyfriend Run Rehab ‘Work’ for Purposes of TTD Fraud Finding?

What Do You Think? In Ohio, work, for purposes of total temporary disability compensation, doesn't always require that the worker is getting paid. A case involving an injured Big Lots employee who received TTD benefits […]

  • Jan 29, 2025
  • Chris Parker
Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?
Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?

In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]

  • Jan 27, 2025
  • Chris Parker
Did Severe Foot Injury Render 62-year-old Employee Permanently Disabled?
Did Severe Foot Injury Render 62-year-old Employee Permanently Disabled?

Courts and hearing officers may consider a variety of factors in determining whether an employee is permanently disabled because of a workplace injury. A case involving a farm and home goods store in Shelbyville, Ky. […]

  • Jan 24, 2025
  • Chris Parker
Could Driver get Benefits for PTSD Caused by Customer who Attacked her bus?
Could Driver get Benefits for PTSD Caused by Customer who Attacked her bus?

What Do You Think? There’s a classic comedy skit by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner where a 2,000-year-old man explains the secrets of his longevity. Number 1: “Never run for a bus - there'll always […]

  • Jan 24, 2025
  • Chris Parker
Must DHL Deliver Accommodations for Manager’s Debilitating Hypertension, Anxiety?
Must DHL Deliver Accommodations for Manager’s Debilitating Hypertension, Anxiety?

What Do You Think? Employers must reasonably accommodate an employee with a disability. But that’s only the case if the employee is “qualified.” A recent decision out of Puerto Rico illustrates why it's so important […]

  • Jan 20, 2025
  • Chris Parker
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