Archive for October, 2011
Workers’ Comp Rates Are On The Rise Again In New Jersey
After a year in 2011 in which workers’ compensation rates actually declined for the first time in decades, the new rates in 2012 have renewed the steady ascent which commenced in 1980. The Workers’ Compensation rates effective January 1, 2012 are: Maximum for temporary disability and permanent total — $810.00 per week up from $792.00 Minimum for temporary […]
Owner Of Restaurant Who Left Home Earlier Than Usual For Meeting Was Not Covered In Accident On Way To Work
Since the legislative change in 1979 to substitute a premises rule for the going-and-coming rule, there have been many attempts to expand the “special mission” exception. The general rule is that only injuries on employer-owned or maintained premises are covered. One big exception involves injuries that emanate from the performance of special missions. That latest […]
Employer Did Not Owe Temp Benefits To Employee Fired For Violation Of Company Drug Policy
John Gioia worked for Herr Foods as a delivery person. He injured his right ankle stepping from his delivery truck on November 23, 2007. He began authorized treatment right away and underwent an MRI one month later which revealed an avulsion fracture and sprain of the deltoid ligaments. The accident occurred on the Friday after […]
Part-Time Worker Receives Total Disability Award And Reconstructed Wage
Rommel Calle worked part-time for DaJana Industries from November 2004 to March 2005. During the other months of the year he did work as a laborer for several other employers. On March 8, 2005 Calle injured his back when he fell while pulling a hand truck loaded with 50 bags, each bag weighing about 50 […]
Capehart Scatchard Volunteers Go To The Dogs!
Employees of Capehart Scatchard recently volunteered for and participated in the 4th Annual “Bark In the Park” dog walk and festival at the Rose Tree Park in Media, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Proceeds from the event benefited the Delaware County S.P.C.A. which was able to exceed its fundraising goal in this one event. Please […]
Employer Properly Fired Employee For FMLA Abuse
Erik Tillman worked as a Communications Specialist for Ohio Bell Telephone. His work required him to fill customer orders for phone and internet services and do maintenance work, including lifting up to 100 pounds and climbing ladders. He was frequently required to work nights and weekends due to his low seniority within the union. He […]
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