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Forum 2024

Florida Workers' Comp

However, there are definite concerns for the young and ambitious. For me, the Forum concluded Friday morning with the Statewide Nominating Commission voting to nominate nine judges for reappointment. I am pleased both in those judges seeking reappointment and in the Commission's nominations.

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Unhappy staff take nine more sickness days on average per year

Employee Benefits

Commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum UK, the survey of more than 4,000 UK employees revealed that this is costing the economy £11 billion per year through lost productivity, and that the average unhappy, unproductive worker loses nine hours of productive time per week.

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Ohio Supreme Court Says Deceased Employee’s Fiancée Might Have Been “Family” Member Entitled to Death Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

Commission: No Death Benefits for Carpenter The commission vacated the SHO’s order and denied death benefits to Carpenter, finding that she was not dependent on McDonald as a surviving spouse, because she and McDonald were never married and because common-law marriage had been abolished in Ohio since 1991. The commission appealed.

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What a Difference an Or Makes

Florida Workers' Comp

Industrial Relations Commission of Ohio , No. The primary effort should be to determine the meaning from the statute if it is "unambiguous and definite." The Court warns: "[o]nly when a definitive meaning proves elusive should rules for construing ambiguous language be employed. McDonald v. Citation omitted). As regards R.C.

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A New Era for Expectant Employees Arrived on June 27

HR Digest

Well, it leans on the ADA’s definition, requiring employers to engage in an interactive discussion with the employee to determine an effective accommodation. On top of that, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Attorney General have the power to investigate and enforce penalties, similar to Title VII.

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Wyoming High Court Says MD’s Certification is Not Required in Odd Lot Cases

The Workcomp Writer

Gray objected to the Division’s decision, and the matter was referred to the Medical Commission. To receive PTD benefits through the statutory framework, a claimant had to meet the definition of permanent total disability.

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Organizations Need an Artificial Intelligence Strategy

HR Bartender

Let’s take the AI conversation beyond a definition. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched an agency-wide initiative to ensure AI systems comply with civil rights law to ensure safety and security in the hiring process. Guillermo, thanks for chatting with us. Why should HR be excited about AI?