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November 23, 2009 By nicole

Report finds both workers and doctors pressured to avoid reporting workplace injuries

The new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that both workers and health care professionals are often pressured not to report workplace injuries. The GAO surveyed more than 1,000 occupational health practitioners and found (1) more than two-thirds observed worker fear for reporting an injury or illness, (2) a third said they were pressured […]

Filed Under: Work Injury, Workers' Compensation Tagged With: OSHA, Retaliation, Workplace Safety

November 22, 2009 By nicole

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act now in effect; extension for unemployment still needed

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which was passed last year, goes into effect this weekend with regard to its ban on employment discrimination. GINA prohibits employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone’s genetic background in hiring, firing or promotions. The EEOC’s new website is a good source of information on the Act. While Congress did […]

Filed Under: In the News Tagged With: Congress, EEOC, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Unemployment Benefits

November 21, 2009 By nicole

Court of Appeals rules attendant care services compensable without pre-approval

When workers are severely injured, they may required attendant care, i.e. assistance in the home such as help with household tasks and personal nursing. Workers’ compensation can cover the costs of this care, if required, even if it is provided by a family member. In recent years, the Industrial Commission, pursuant to its Fee Schedule, […]

Filed Under: Catastrophic Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Work Injury, Workers' Compensation Tagged With: Attendant Care, Case Commentary, Industrial Commission, NC Court of Appeals

November 20, 2009 By nicole

Charlotte office moves to 225 East Worthington Avenue

Our Charlotte office has moved, just a few blocks, to 225 East Worthington Avenue, Suite 200. The phone number for the office is still (704) 200-2009.

Filed Under: In the News Tagged With: Ann Groninger, Charlotte

November 18, 2009 By nicole

Valerie presenting on workers’ compensation and Social Security in Washington, DC

Valerie Johnson is speaking today at a seminar entitled Implications of Developments in Workers’ Compensation for Social Security Disability Insurance. The program is hosted by the Social Security Administration and the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), and is being hosted at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Valerie’s specific topic is “Navigating Workers’ […]

Filed Under: In the News, Workers' Compensation Tagged With: Presentation, Social Security Disability Insurance, SSDI, Valerie Johnson

November 10, 2009 By nicole

Latest Court of Appeals cases on workers’ compensation

Last week, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued two decisions on workers’ compensation.  In the first case, Jones v. Steve Jones Auto Group, the plaintiff was a general manager at auto dealerships who sought benefits due to mold exposure – an unlisted occupational disease. Due to the dangerous mold in his office, the plaintiff developed […]

Filed Under: In the News, Workers' Compensation Tagged With: NC Court of Appeals, Notice, Occupational Disease

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