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CEO's Hostile Remark, Suspicious Timing, Fuel Nurse's FMLA Claim
CEO's Hostile Remark, Suspicious Timing, Fuel Nurse's FMLA Claim

Richardson, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – Just one more reason that company executives and supervisors should avoid hostile words; they can help fuel an FMLA discrimination case.  That was what happened in Robles v. Eminent Med. Ctr., […]
Employees Suffer Violent Attacks in Incidents from Indiana to New York
Employees Suffer Violent Attacks in Incidents from Indiana to New York

Elkhart, IN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Employees suffered a number of violent attacks at work in August, as the trend of lashing out at workers continues.    In Elkhart, Ind., police said they were investigating a machete attack […]
SSDI Documents may Shed Light on Worker's Ability to do Job's Essential Functions
SSDI Documents may Shed Light on Worker's Ability to do Job's Essential Functions

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – When responding to a failure to accommodate claim, an employer may want to see whether a worker’s Social Security disability application matches up with her claim that she’s capable of […]
Do You Know the Rule? Fla. Trial Period of Reemployment
Do You Know the Rule? Fla. Trial Period of Reemployment

Tallahassee, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Under Florida Rule 69L-22.013, which covers a trial period of reemployment, workers have a chance to get back on the job. However, the trial can come to an end, depending on […]
Study Suggests Cognitive Therapy May Improve Posttraumatic Headaches
Study Suggests Cognitive Therapy May Improve Posttraumatic Headaches

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Compared to the general public, military personnel are at a greater risk of head injury. According to data from The Defense Health Agency, there were 18,491 service members diagnosed with traumatic […]
Rule Update: Nev. Changes Guidelines of PPI Ratings on Preexisting Impairments
Rule Update: Nev. Changes Guidelines of PPI Ratings on Preexisting Impairments

Carson City, NV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Making determinations on ratings of permanent physical impairment in Nevada is different from what it used to be, thanks to some recent rule updates. What follows is an overview of […]
Worker with Depression Can't Get Accommodations to 'Maximize Productivity'
Worker with Depression Can't Get Accommodations to 'Maximize Productivity'

Key take-aways  An employer need not provide a requested accommodation if the worker doesn’t require it to perform her essential job functions.    The employee requesting accommodations has the burden to identify one that would help […]
New Jersey Pharmacy Settles in Illegal Distribution, Kickback Case
New Jersey Pharmacy Settles in Illegal Distribution, Kickback Case

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – A New Jersey pharmacy has agreed to settle for its role ina case involving illegal distribution of fentanyl and kickbacks from 2015 to 2019, according to a release from the New […]

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