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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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Virginia Commission is not Bound by Rules of Pleading or Evidence

The Workcomp Writer

In a decision not designated for publication, the Court of Appeals of Virginia held that the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission is not bound by statutory or common law rules of pleading or evidence, nor by technical rules of practice [ Jenkins v. C & T Durham Trucking Co. 0381-22-1 , 2023 Va. LEXIS 103 (Feb. 14, 2023)]. Im , 263 Va.

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NC Court Reiterates that Full Commission, Not the Deputy Commissioner, is the Ultimate Factfinder

The Workcomp Writer

In situations such as the case at bar, the appellate court would presume that the Commission found the necessary “good cause” and examine whether the record supported that finding. The deputy commission indicated the greater weight of the evidence supported Forte’s testimony regarding a twisting accident and injury to his left knee.

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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

Examples include surrender charges, sales commissions (loads), management fees, and mortality charges. Reasons to Purchase - The attorney presenter noted the following reasons to consider an annuity as part of overall estate and financial plans: 1. Medicaid planning, 2.

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Consumer Fraud: Statistics, Trends, and Tips

Money Talk

The webinar presented statistics about the incidence of fraud and types of consumer fraud complaints, as well as “red flags” of fraud and tips for working with fraud victims. CFPB, IRS, Federal Trade Commission) government agencies in 2021. Below are eleven of my key take-aways from the webinar: ¨ Fraud Reports - About 5.7

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Tango Networks to pay £71,000 in unfair dismissal and age discrimination case

Employee Benefits

This was a commission -based role, and when he apparently failed to reach the targets to earn commission, Jones allegedly received harsh criticism from a line manager about his performance. In early 2021, Jones returned from leave, which included time off work due to stress , and was presented with a performance appraisal.

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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. billion a year.