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It’s a Match! How to Create an Equitable Compensation System That Fits You

HR Digest

As 2023 draws to a close and companies begin to settle on the wages and hikes for the next year, the question of how to create an equitable compensation system might flash in everyone’s mind—if briefly. Building a conscious pay system requires conscious policies and practices that support such an initiative.

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US Supreme Declines to Review Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Issue

Workers' Compensation

The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) declined to review the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision prohibiting reimbursement of medical marijuana costs in a workers’ compensation claim. Therefore, the individual States will remain the authority on whether reimbursement for medical marijuana will be permitted in a workers' compensation claim.

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How prepared are workers’ compensation systems for COVID-19?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The “Unknown” occupational disease risk in workers’ compensation When workers’ compensation systems started a century ago, the focus was “industrial accidents”. page U47] Over time, most workers’ compensation systems adapted to include coverage for occupational diseases. This limitation was noted at the time.

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US Supreme Court to Conference Medical Marijuana Preemption Case

Workers' Compensation

The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is scheduled to conference the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision prohibiting reimbursement of medical marijuana costs in a workers’ compensation claim. US Government The US Government submitted a brief to SCOTUS by invitation. The US Government urged denial of the Writ. 801 et seq.,

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Impacts of a Governmental Shutdown

Workers' Compensation

The effects of a government shutdown on state workers' compensation systems and their integration with Social Security will vary depending on the specific circumstances of each state. Workers' compensation insurance Premiums paid by employers fund workers' compensation systems.

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Medical Marijuana Within the Context of Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Workcomp Writer

territories 2 allow, at least in some instances, the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Eleven states allow for the use of low THC, high CBD products for medical reasons. Jurisdictions Requiring Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana. 3. . §§ 26-2B-1 to 26-2B-7, et seq.), Four have ruled such reimbursement can be ordered.

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All Employee Medical Information Isn’t Protected by HIPAA

HR Bartender

However, with this discussion comes a lot of disclosures about medical information. Neuberger] I’ve been fielding lots of calls from HR managers lately who always start with the proposition that any medical information they have about their employees is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. is discussing health care.

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