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Awards and Memories

Florida Workers' Comp

In January of 2004, he opened his own professional association to handle workers' compensation mediations. The following is excerpted from that: After graduating from Duke University Law School in 1962, Al Frierson began the practice of law with the firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt in Fort Myers.

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What a Difference an Or Makes

Florida Workers' Comp

Industrial Relations Commission of Ohio , No. Thus, the case was remanded (sent back to the Commission) for consideration of the issue again. 2004) is interesting in its interpretation of the word "carry" through such analysis. Now it is for the Commission in Ohio to determine what that word means in that state, in that context.

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Employment Laws in Nigeria

Global People Strategist

Even though the contribution percentage is set by law, changes can be made with approval from the National Pension Commission. 7. The Nigerian Factories Act, 2004. Regarding retirement savings, Nigerian employees and employers have a legal obligation: make sure 7.5% of monthly wages go towards pension plans.

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Illinois Employee’s Termination Not Retaliatory Where it Occurred Six Weeks Prior to His Filing Comp Claim

The Workcomp Writer

Eckerty began working for EIF in 2001, and aside from a period during 2004-05, when he managed a golf course, he remained employed there in various roles until July 2018. On August 18, 2018, Eckerty engaged an attorney and filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Background.

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North Carolina: “Willful Negligence” Claim Against Co-Employee/Manager Fails

The Workcomp Writer

His surviving spouse sought and received full workers’ compensation death benefits from the Industrial Commission. Another bandsaw, in operation beginning in 2004, was located approximately 25 feet from Baker’s ordinary workstation. Baker was the sole operator of one of the bandsaws in use at the Dimension plant.

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DOL Issues New Proposal on Overtime Exemptions

AssuredPartners

The proposal would allow employers to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) that are paid annually or more frequently to satisfy up to 10 percent of the standard salary level. In addition, the 2016 final rule would have further increased those amounts through automatic adjustments every three years.

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Overtime threshold rising to $35,568 on Jan. 1

Business Management Daily

The new threshold represents a 50% increase over the current threshold of $23,660, which was established in 2004. The white-collar overtime threshold will increase to $35,568 on Jan. 1, 2020, following approval of a final rule the Department of Labor says will make 1.2 million more Americans eligible for overtime pay.