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Do You Know the Rule? Ariz. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for Minor or Incapacitated Claimant
Do You Know the Rule? Ariz. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for Minor or Incapacitated Claimant

Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Arizona, when it appears that a workers' compensation claimant is a minor or incapacitated person, the commission may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of the […]
W. Va. Top Court Sends Parts Manager’s Case Back for *Moore* Analysis
W. Va. Top Court Sends Parts Manager’s Case Back for *Moore* Analysis

Charleston, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When an administrative decision goes up on appeal to a court, it may be the case that the court will want the lower bodies to show their work, in a manner […]
Compliance Corner: Mich. Proof of Coverage Electronic Data Interchange Reporting
Compliance Corner: Mich. Proof of Coverage Electronic Data Interchange Reporting

Birmingham, MI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Back in May, the Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Agency implemented voluntary electronic reporting of workers' compensation proof of coverage data. The following chart breaks down tables and information for EDI compliance […]
Compliance Corner: What Goes in a Ga. Attorney Fees Contract?
Compliance Corner: What Goes in a Ga. Attorney Fees Contract?

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Georgia, an attorney's fee cannot exceed 400 weeks of income benefits and may be terminated or suspended sooner as provided by law or at the Board's discretion. The Board may, […]
Do You Know the Rule? Actions that Could Count as ‘Adverse’ for Purposes of FMLA Retaliation
Do You Know the Rule? Actions that Could Count as ‘Adverse’ for Purposes of FMLA Retaliation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- To establish an FMLA retaliation claim, an employee must show that: 1) the employee exercised his rights under FMLA; 2) the employer engaged in adverse action; and 3) the employer engaged […]
Practice & Procedure: Amending Pleadings, Adding, Removing Parties in S.C.
Practice & Procedure: Amending Pleadings, Adding, Removing Parties in S.C.

Columbia, SC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If you're headed to an administrative proceeding, it's always a good idea to have your procedural ducks in a row. No wonder states, such as South Carolina, spell out clear procedures […]
Chart View: Neb. Telehealth Rules
Chart View: Neb. Telehealth Rules

Lincoln, NE (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As we've seen of late, states have been tweaking their telehealth rules. One of those states is Nebraska, and the Cornhusker State's rules and requirements on telehealth in workers' compensation are […]
Testimony that Landscaper Fabricated Injury Clips Workers’ Comp Claim 
Testimony that Landscaper Fabricated Injury Clips Workers’ Comp Claim 

Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As long as there is evidence to support an ALJ’s denial of workers’ compensation benefits to an employee, a court is unlikely to overturn it.  That was the case in Cole […]