Marysville drywaller pleads guilty Oct 31, 2009
Mark D. Standley, owner of Master s Touch Drywall, pleaded guilty to failing to pay sales tax and workers compensation premiums and has until May 2010 to make about $2 ... State officials said that Standley admitted to less than one-half of 1 percent of sales taxes he collected on drywall work between 2003 and 2008 and failed to pay workers compensation premiums on workers he hired to do those jobs. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Workers' comp study shows improvement Oct 30, 2009
Following the 2004 reforms of the workers compensation system, use of attorneys in permanent disability cases has declined somewhat and initial PD payments have gotten to injured workers faster. Those are two of the findings of a California Workers Compensation Institute study that compared data from 201,081 pre-reform and post-reform permanent disability claims to measure changes in key aspects of claims experience for claims that involve attorneys, according to the organization s summary of... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Q: Did the Atlanta police officers get their health care services reinstated? — Robert Pittman,Carrollton Oct 29, 2009
A: The city has approved the workers compensation claims filed by the five officers who complained earlier this year of not receiving medical care or payments from the city after on-the-job injuries, said Sgt. Scott Kreher, leader of Atlanta s police union. Kreher, who said at a May meeting that he wanted to beat Mayor Shirley Franklin in the head with a baseball bat due to her lack of response, apologized and returned to work in July. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Headline: Deal or no deal? Subhead: Indian Lake makes final offer to Shanksville Oct 29, 2009
Headline: Deal or no deal. Subhead: Indian Lake makes final offer to Shanksville - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Boeing picks South Carolina for second 787 assembly line Oct 29, 2009
"Why isn t the Washington Legislature in special session right now enacting reasonable workers compensation reform and looking at other ideas to attract and retain these jobs? he said in a statement. But in a press conference held shortly after the announcement, Gregoire said Boeing officials told her that there was nothing she or the state Legislature could have done to affect the its decision. Murray called it a "shortsighted decision" by Boeing. Washington state has fought for Boeing from day... (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Southeastern U.S. Insurance liquidated Oct 29, 2009
Georgia Commissioner of Insurance John Oxendine has won a court-ordered takeover of workers comp insurer. The company works with more than 3,000 Georgia employers representing about 60,000 employees. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
South Carolina Senate gives initial nod to package meant to lure Boeing Oct 28, 2009
EAST OFFICE wrote on Oct 27, 2009 2:41 PM:" I read in an earlier article, part of Boeing's issue with Washington is the high worker's comp rates. I say let them go to SC then, because Washington State workers comp only does the bare minimum for injured employees now. Maybe if Boeing had an outstanding safety record and Safety Program, their rates would be lower. ". Euphonium wrote on Oct 27, 2009 3:46 PM:" The politicos of this state didn't wake up when Boeing moved their corporate HQ to Obama's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Dig Tech receive excellence awards Oct 28, 2009
Elgin Courier Online, Elgin Texas. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Mancuso Trial Day 5: Steven Mancuso takes stand as testimony ends Oct 27, 2009
Steven Mancuso acknowledged giving asbestos worker Jeffrey Gee advice on how to avoid paying workers compensation by forming a partnership with other employees in connection with a project at the Marcellus School District in 2005. Prosecutors, however, have alleged that Steven Mancuso created this fraudulent partnership agreement at Paul Mancuso s request to cover-up his brother s activities when the state Department of Labor began to inspect the project. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Opinion: Frum on the town-hallers Oct 27, 2009
Town hallers angry at Democrats' health care plan for right reasons - CNN.com. Town hallers angry at Democrats' health care plan for right reasons. (CNN)
Managing stressed-out employees Oct 26, 2009
Research that came out earlier this year finally showed us what we know so well to be true: were a nation of stressed-out workers. The findings, which were released by Lifeline Australia, revealed 90 per cent of us feel stressed, with the workplace being the major culprit for our furrowed brows and clenched fists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Santa Clara County tries workers' comp alternative Oct 26, 2009
In an effort to reduce workers compensation costs during lean budget times, Santa Clara County is trying a novel insurance approach on the new $671 million wing being built at the county-run in San Jose ... It directs any workers comp claim arising from a given project to a multitiered mediation process, starting with an ombudsman, rather than the traditional route to the court ... The reason workers comp costs are so high is simply because of litigation, said Neil Struthers, CEO of the Santa... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
> Stacy Hastie and his partners Oct 25, 2009
Hastie s partners in SCR Investments include: Pat and Don Kozeny of ; Gary Uhlemeyer, senior vice president in charge of the Workers Compensation Division at 5 Star Program; Doug Kirberg of Kirberg Roofing; Bob Zak of Zak Cos. and Rich and Dan Wagner of R.V. Wagner. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Parents struggle with son's behavior after brain injury Oct 25, 2009
Fred Juliano, of the institute in Wauchula, said while self-insurance programs will occasionally pay for treatment, most of their patients are covered by workers compensation or have won money in a lawsuit. Residential treatment can cost as much as $255,500 annually, DeLila said. (The Palm Beach Post)
SCLC set for change at top Oct 25, 2009
Under then-Governor Bill Clinton, he ran the Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission for two years. An ordained minister, Griffen joined the Court of Appeals in 1996. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania Oct 24, 2009
However, our employees share in our savings from workers compensation since we are self-insured. We have a great theme every year, great food, door prizes, games, and the fellowship is great. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Saia Q3 net income rises on cost cuts Oct 24, 2009
Unfavorable costs in the quarter included workers compensation and group health insurance. We continue to address the challenging environment by taking aggressive actions to control costs and improve productivity through focused engineered initiatives. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Will Announce Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Tuesday, November 3 With a Conference Call Wednesday, November 4 at 10 a.m. ET Oct 24, 2009
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Union wasn't to blame Oct 24, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Washington L&I Dept. holding workers comp meetings Oct 24, 2009
6 percent hike in Washington s workers compensation rate is too high ... hiking workers compensation premiums by 7. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Military contractor awaits medical treatment two years later (2830) Oct 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Military contractor awaits medical treatment two years later. (Boerne Star, TX)
Charlotte-area companies get ready for H1N1 Oct 23, 2009
Employees who fall ill from exposure on the job may be eligible for workers compensation benefits. Companies also need to keep federal medical-privacy and safe-workplace rules in mind. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Perdue to agency heads: Finish strong Oct 23, 2009
Judge David Imahara and Cathy Gillespie of the State Board of Workers Compensation. Mpra Kwarteng, Tamra Ortgies Young and Lisa Fowler of Georgia Perimeter College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hostage drama in Canada Oct 22, 2009
Television pictures had shown hundreds of white-collar workers streaming out of the Workers Compensation Board building as police ringed the building and negotiated with the unidentified gunman. "At 8.42 this morning, we received a call that a man with a rifle had walked into the Workers Compensation building," Edmonton police spokesperson Jeff Wuite told reporters earlier. (iAfrica.com)
Hansen's leadership served Wyo well Oct 22, 2009
Cliff Hansen, the former Republican Wyoming governor and two-term U.S. senator who died Tuesday at age 97, has a long list of accomplishments that benefited Wyoming. Fiscally, none is bigger than his work with Democratic Sen. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Selected recent California newspaper editorials Oct 22, 2009
By The Associated Press. Wednesday, October 21, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Lawyer: Nurse Left in Vegetative State After Patient Attack Oct 22, 2009
He is appealing Mendoza's workers compensation denial and calling on the state board to expedite its response ... "If Blue Cross refuses to pay because they s 000006AC ay it's a workers compensation case, and compensation care is not paying, then who's left?" ... Stradling said she could provide no further comment because Mendoza's case is an ongoing workers compensation matter. (Fox News)
Canadian Hostage Situation Ends After 12 Hours Oct 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009. EDMONTON, Alberta A man who barricaded himself with hostages inside the Edmonton Workers' Compensation building surrendered on Wednesday night, 10 hours after the drama began. (Fox News)
Elderly, disabled may get property tax break Oct 21, 2009
Annual income sources include social security after the deduction of Medicare, supplemental security income, retirement or pension benefits after the deduction of healthcare insurance premiums, veteran s administration benefits workers compensation, salaries or wages, and interest or dividends. If you live inside of the city limits you may also qualify for a refund of $43 from your city taxes. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
OUR OPINION: New trash service boosts environmental stewardship Oct 21, 2009
TheRickster wrote on Oct 20, 2009 11:28 AM:" More to the Lake Ozark Box. I made a statement. I don't live IN Jefferson City. So Bos, when I say "you all" that means J.C. persons. I worked for the Columbia and it ain't great either. Not a cart to be seen. If they can get it to the curb, under 50lb,4 ft. as much as they can put out,,the trash guys pick it up, weekly.Yard waste, same specs,,recycle,,same specs. The city does it and runs it. When you throw in all the workers comp,, I am not sure of... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results Oct 21, 2009
Financial Statements Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In Thousands, Except Share and Par Value Amounts) (Unaudited) September 12, January 3, 2009 2009 ------------- ------------- ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,190 $ 327 Receivables: Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $369 and $616 at September 12, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively 12,183 14,040 Trade - affiliates 184 331 Other 133 245 ------------- ------------- Total receivables... (Primezone Releases)
Cuomo to FedEx: Hire drivers Oct 21, 2009
Attorney general may sue if contractors not made part of regular work force. By , Capitol bureau First published in print: Wednesday, October 21, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Wells Fargo buys Sierra Self Insurance Oct 21, 2009
Sierra Self Insurance, in business for almost 30 years, provides excess liability, property and workers compensation insurance, and consults on the funding and structure of coverage for large school district joint powers authorities. The three-person business also manages claims administration for property and liability coverage for those member school districts. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Medfield STM OKs proposed budget cuts, rejects meals tax Oct 21, 2009
Remaining cuts were $54,315 from excluded debt for the Cronin land, $25,000 from liability insurance, $9,000 from public works, $7,000 from workers compensation insurance, $1,000 from Tri-County Vocational Assessment, and $2,790 from cemetery equipment. The $300,000 reserve will be transferred from free cash to the Board of Assessors to hold in reserve. (Medfield Press, MA)
Dealing with difficult health choices Oct 20, 2009
Health Care: Behind the Debate. Family grapples with illness, unemployment and insurance premiums. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Lawyer: Nurse assistant denied care after attacks Oct 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES - A nurse assistant who is in a vegetative state after being attacked at a Pasadena hospital has been unfairly denied care by workers compensation and her health insurance, her attorney alleges ... Days later, she had a hemorrhagic stroke, and her claims for subsequent health care have been denied by her insurer, Blue Cross, and by workers compensation, he said ... Glauber is appealing Mendoza's workers compensation denial and is holding a press conference Tuesday to call on the... (Anchorage Daily News)
Modesto City Council hopefuls weigh in on budgeting, city services Oct 18, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 63. Web search powered by YAHOO. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Small company honoree: Jane Borgelt, Sophisticated Systems Inc. Oct 18, 2009
In April of last year, Borgelt helped establish an employee stock ownership program, a business model that provides payroll outsourcing, workers compensation, human resources and employee benefits administration. Sophisticated s employees own about 40 percent of the company. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Workers' comp one more drag on business Oct 18, 2009
Daily News business writer reported this month that workers compensation insurance rates at the first of next year ... The cost of workers comp continues its upward march in good economic times and bad, burdening Washington employers and employees and giving pause to businesses and industries that may be looking to move into the state ... The Jan. 1, 2010, rate hike will mark the third straight year that workers comp rates have increased. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tempers flare over Pinnacol Oct 17, 2009
Mitchell said Carroll had an "agenda to water down workers compensation reforms that have helped employers in Colorado.". "I had enough," Mitchell said on his way out of the Capitol. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Council to discuss revised Responsible Employer ordinance for Braintree on Oct. 20 Oct 17, 2009
Classify employees as employees, rather than independent contractors, and treat them accordingly for purposes of workers compensation insurance coverage, unemployment taxes, Social Security taxes, and income tax withholding. Certify that all employees at the worksite have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration at the time the employee begins work. (Braintree Forum, MA)
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New York Personal Injury Lawyer Warns Pedestrians To Watch For Quieter Hybrid Vehicles - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Warns Pedestrians To Watch For Quieter Hybrid Vehicles Oct 17, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Attorneys Steven J. Schwartzapfel says a new study should spur auto manufacturers to increase safety of hybrid vehicles for pedestrians and bicyclists. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Insult, Meet Injury: Chimp Victim May Lose OutChimp's victim is blind, can barely walk and can only eat through a straw. Oct 16, 2009
Travis the Chimp Owner Says Injury Damages Subject to Workman's Comp - ABC News. Suicide Car Bomber Strikes Pakistani City of Peshawar. (ABC News)
Central City dropping quick response service in Shade Oct 16, 2009
It is the only service the fire department provided to Shade Township after the parties failed to reach an agreement on a fire coverage contract the township offered around 17,000 while the fire department requested 26,000 annually (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Florida workers compensation insurance rate cut approved Oct 16, 2009
8 percent rate decrease for new and renewed workers compensation insurance ... It is the seventh consecutive decline in rates since a 2003 legislative overhaul of workers compensation insurance, including limitations on attorneys fees. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Glenn Hegar appointed Sunset Advisory chair Oct 15, 2009
The next legislative session will be a particularly important one for the Sunset Advisory Commission, as the Texas Public Utility Commission, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Railroad Commission, the Texas Department of Transportation, as well as, the Texas Department of Insurance and the Division of Workers Compensation, are all set for sunset review. The commission consists of 12 members: six, five senators and one public member, are selected by the lieutenant governor,... (Sealy News, TX)
Chimp Owner Seeks to Limit Victim's Claim Oct 15, 2009
"It's a steady smaller income that would be enormously dwarfed by a successful civil suit," John Mastropietro, chairman of the Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission, said Wednesday. Paul Slager, an attorney in Stamford not involved in the case, says Golger is making "a pretty creative argument.". (CBS News)
Chimp owner: Conn. woman was mauled on the job Oct 15, 2009
woman was mauled on the job - Somerset - Daily American. The strategy, if successful, would severely limit potential damages in the case and insulate the chimp owner from personal liability. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Social Security to make it official: No COLA (AP) Oct 15, 2009
Workers compensation, social security disability. Call me today. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Racial killing at Dollar Tree leads to new law Oct 15, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009. (10-14) 12:27 PDT SACRAMENTO -- The case of a murdered African American store clerk, whose family was initially denied workers' compensation benefits because her killer allegedly acted on racial motives, has led to a change in California law. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
A Sure Way To Cut Medical Costs Oct 14, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
Companies land $600K in rebates at Safety Day Oct 14, 2009
Local employers took home more than $600,000 in workers compensation rebate checks Tuesday at the Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council s Safety Day in the Region annual conference. The rebates went to companies that successfully completed the council s 2 +2 percent incentive program through the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, according to the ... This program provides a significant return on investment for the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and our members of the Miami Valley Safety... (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Patriot Risk Management to complete IPO Oct 13, 2009
The Fort Lauderdale-based insurance holding company said the money would be used to support the growth of its workers compensation insurance operations. The company initially announced plans for an IPO in 2008, but put them on hold as the economy turned sour. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Consider health care a utility Oct 13, 2009
That company, known as State Fund, sells workers compensation insurance -- the policies every California employer must carry to pay for medical care and disability benefits for workers injured on the job. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed and the Democratic majority in the Legislature passed -- over objections from the Republican minority -- a measure to sell part of the plan as a way to bail out the state budget. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Patients left out in the cold Oct 13, 2009
When we got to the window they filled out the papers and said it was a workers compensation visit for renewal of medication ... The doctor told me workers compensation said the doctors at Community Health Center and Central Wyoming were not good enough, therefore they would not pay them any longer for their services. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Governor vetoes tougher credit check bill Oct 13, 2009
He also signed a bill that requires the Workers to establish an Internet site that identifies whether an employer has workers compensation insurance. The governor vetoed a bill that sought to clarify that pay discrimination claims could date back to each discriminatory payment. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Economists: Great Recession over, but ... Oct 13, 2009
Economists: The Great Recession is over, but. - Eye on the Economy- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Business)
Study Links Concussions To Brain Disease Oct 12, 2009
I subsequently began receiving hospital bills for the last 2 brain surgeries (the 49ers then claimed my injury was congenital), and had creditors on me till I successfully sued the 49ers for Workers Comp in 1986. Since then, I have had a total of 9 brain surgeries, numerous grand mal seizures, and suffer from major short term memmory deficites and anger management issues, but despite these short comings, I returned to finish a wildlife biology degree in 1990 at the age of 32 after brain... (CBS News)
Infected with 'socialism'? Let's examine the list Oct 11, 2009
com - Infected with 'socialism. Let's examine the list. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Understanding public pay: It's complicated — but essential over the long term (1) Oct 11, 2009
This often includes a retirement contribution, health insurance, unemployment and workers comp insurance, and on and on. Our sense is that total compensation is growing as health insurance benefits increase, and that total compensation in the public sector is growing particularly fast because of generous pension contributions. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
More of this story Oct 11, 2009
According to Robert McGuire, City of Bartlesville Chief Building Official, Senate Bill 306 requires that the city obtain proof of general liability insurance and workers compensation (or state-approved exemption forms) from residential builders before a building permit can be issued. The (law) requires that the city must have insurance certificates in our files before issuing a permit, McGuire said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Saturday Thumbs Oct 10, 2009
The aerospace firm has issues with workers compensation costs in the state. It s reportedly considering taking some jobs to the East Coast, if the Legislature does nothing to lower those costs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Workers' comp seminar offered in Litchfield Oct 10, 2009
John A. Mostropietro, chairman of the state Workers Compensation Commission, and Anne D'Agostino, safety and loss control coordinator for Stone Insurance, will be the featured speakers. A question and answer period will follow their presentation, and light breakfast fare will be served. (Republican-American)
Top NBC Series Talent to Direct One-Minute Film Shorts on Personal Responsibility Oct 9, 2009
"This collaboration with NBC, which was developed and implemented by Boston-based advertising agency, Hill Holliday, is the latest addition to Liberty Mutuals Responsibility Project. According to Hill Hollidays CEO Mike Sheehan, This partnership between Liberty Mutual and NBC is just one example of how Liberty Mutual is leading innovation in consumer engagement. Were extremely proud to work with a partner like Liberty Mutual, which is at the forefront of new strategies to reach and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
