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Employment Laws in Nigeria

Global People Strategist

However, any organization looking to take advantage must be prepared – creating and adhering to employment contracts that abide by employment laws in Nigeria is crucial for successful expansion into this highly desirable hub. Employment Laws Dictating the Nigeria Labor Landscape. 7. The Nigerian Factories Act, 2004.

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NC Employer May Not Use Truck Driver’s “Misconduct” in Causing Accident as Excuse for Denying TTD Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

The court reviewed the state’s so-called Seagroves test, which holds that, under appropriate circumstances, an employee’s termination for misconduct may constitute a constructive refusal of suitable employment on the part of the former employee, such that he or she is also disqualified from receiving temporary total disability benefits.

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

The Workcomp Writer

The court acknowledged that had the alleged injury been witnessed by a representative of the employer, the result might have been different, the court stressed that the former employee had come forward with no evidence that the employer knew of the alleged work-relatedness of the injury or that he would eventually file a workers’ compensation claim.

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Issue Commentary: Compensability of Injuries Sustained as a Result of Inoculations

The Workcomp Writer

Citing a 1928 decision by the state’s Supreme Court, the appellate court held that since the flu shot was not mandated by the employer, the fact that the inoculation was received at the employer’s facility, while the manager was on the clock, did not mean the injury was work-related. Walgreen Co. 2016-Ohio-8304, 2016 Ohio App.

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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. Rowland , 329 N.C.

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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. On November 22, 2016, however, a federal court ruled that the 2016 final rule was unenforceable.