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Full-Time, Seasonal Work Sinks Missouri Worker’s Second Injury Fund Claim

The Workcomp Writer

Where a Missouri employee was able to work on a full-time, seasonable basis following a second work-related injury, the Missouri Commission did not err in finding that the employee had failed to show that he was permanently and totally disabled [Chambers v. Prior to 2008, Chambers sustained work-related injuries while working as a laborer.

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An Annuity for the Teacher — and the Broker

The Teacher's Advocate

Justin Victor, a certified financial planner who left Axa in 2008 after three years, recalls the intensity of that pressure. “I When you have your health insurance on the line in the commission-based financial advisory world, you will do whatever you can to get a commission.” I am not going to lie,” he said.

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Today’s Top Compensation Trends

CorpStrat

More than ever, compensation is top of mind for employers and employees alike. Today, workers can demand higher pay and better benefits as many employers face a worker shortage and struggle with employee attraction and retention. On top of that, both employers and employees are feeling the financial strain of record-high inflation.

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Should substance abuse insurance be part of your employee benefits?

Higginbotham

As an employer, you can support your workers by providing employee health benefits that include substance abuse insurance. This gives employers a strong incentive to keep their workplaces drug free. Employers cannot discriminate against someone who has a history of addiction but is not currently using. According to the U.S.

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Two-fifths of workers think that inflation will pass 8% in April

cipHR

According to Google Trends data, people in the UK haven’t been this interested in the term ‘inflation rate’ since the beginning of the 2008 financial crisis. Search queries for ‘cost of living’ peaked around a week later. CIPHR polled 1,151 employed British adults between 24-26 February 2022.

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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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What is GINA? The federal discrimination law you need to know.

Business Management Daily

The federal law has been around for a decade, yet many employers still don’t know exactly how to comply. GINA essentially bars using genetic information in employment decisions and bars acquiring genetic information improperly. GINA bars employers from discriminating against or harassing employees based on their genetic information.