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The 1972 Commission Report re 1935

Florida Workers' Comp

I have, there and elsewhere, noted some people's captivation by and reverence for the Report of the (1972) National Commission on State Workmen's Compensation Laws. The panel included Professor John Burton , an emeritus professor at Rutgers University and the Chair of the 1972 Commission. State Industrial Commission , 94 Okl.

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SC High Court Stresses that with Discretionary Issues Commission Must Actually Use Discretion

The Workcomp Writer

Ironically, the Supreme Court based its reasoning upon a Court of Appeals decision properly rendered on the same issue approximately one year after that same lower court had affirmed the commission’s summary dismissal of the appeal in the instant case. Proffitt sought commission review of the order. 67-705(H)(4).

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Forum 2024

Florida Workers' Comp

See The Donut Hole (February 2023), The 800-Pound Gorilla (April 2024), A Social Media Post (February 2024), and A Reminder of the Value of Mentoring (September 2016). For me, the Forum concluded Friday morning with the Statewide Nominating Commission voting to nominate nine judges for reappointment.

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Charity for Civil Servants supports staff affected by dementia through collaboration

Employee Benefits

From 2015 to 2016, The Charity for Civil Servants engaged in face-to-face consultation sessions with its employees and members across the UK who were caring for individuals affected by dementia. The objective of this was to identify the challenges the caregivers faced and to develop services that could address their unique needs.

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The 2016 #FLSA Overtime Changes: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

Specifically, employers can include non-discretionary bonuses, incentive payments and commissions to satisfy up to 10 percent (10%) of the minimum weekly salary. The effective date of the new rules is December 1, 2016. The 2016 #FLSA Overtime Changes: Here’s What #HR Needs to Know Click To Tweet.

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120-Pound Weight Gain Might (or Might Not) Sink Idaho Worker’s Aggravation Claim

The Workcomp Writer

The Court also found the Commission had utilized an incorrect standard when it held the claimant's post-accident weight gain—he weighed 250 pounds at the time of injury, but after surgery gained an additional 120 pounds—was a subsequent superseding event that relieved the employers of liability for the full extent of his disability.

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Scottish police officers secure 7% pay rise

Employee Benefits

The deal ensures a cumulative 12.35% increase in pay since 1 April 2022 and includes a commitment to commission an independent review into police officer pay and benefits to ensure appropriate wage growth from 2025/26. billion since the creation of Police Scotland in 2013.”