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Newcastle City Council increases pay for lowest earners

Employee Benefits

It has increased compensation for its three lowest pay grades every year since 2012. Other benefits provided by Newcastle City Council include flexible working, an employee assistance programme (EAP), physiotherapy and vision screening services, a staff travel scheme, career break schemes, and staff support groups.

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Florida’s Special Firefighter Cancer Statute Cannot Be Applied Retroactively

The Workcomp Writer

Accordingly, where the firefighter was diagnosed with ovarian cancer prior to the effective date, she did not qualify for the new statutory benefits. Weaver served as a full-time firefighter with Volusia County for 13 years before retiring in 2012. She did not, however, file for workers’ compensation benefits. Background.

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Florida’s Special Firefighter Cancer Statute Cannot Be Applied Retroactively

The Workcomp Writer

Accordingly, where the firefighter was diagnosed with ovarian cancer prior to the effective date, she did not qualify for the new statutory benefits. Weaver served as a full-time firefighter with Volusia County for 13 years before retiring in 2012. She did not, however, file for workers’ compensation benefits. Background.