Call Us 919-240-4054On December 8, the North Carolina Court of Appeals published a couple of workers’ compensation decisions. In the first, Heflin v. G.R. Hammonds Roofing, the Court faced an unusual situation involving Florida’s workers’ comp laws and a plaintiff’s efforts to delay her own case. Plaintiff’s husband was killed while working in Florida in 2004. Because […]
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Advice for workers losing COBRA subsidy
One part of the President’s stimulus package early this year provided a 65% subsidy for COBRA health insurance benefits. The subsidy, however, only lasts nine months, so it expiring for many people soon. Unfortunately, Congress has failed to extend the benefit yet, though it may still do so early next year. This NY Times article has very […]
Valerie speaking at 2009 workers’ compensation CLE on benefits for state employees
Valerie Johnson is speaking at tomorrow’s NCAJ 2009 Workplace Torts and Workers’ Compensation CLE, to be held in Chapel Hill. Valerie’s presentation topic and paper are entitled State Employee Benefits and Workers’ Comp: 2009 Update. One of the significant changes to be discussed is that Corvel Corporation is now the administrator of workers’ comp benefits on behalf […]
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 […]
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.
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’ […]