GOOD NEWS FOR EMPLOYERS: THE U.S. SUPREME COURT NARROWS THE SCOPE OF TITLE VII HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION CLAIMS IN THE WORKFORCE
In two recent sharply divided opinions (5-4 decisions), the United States Supreme Court made it more challenging for employees to successfully bring harassment and retaliation claims in court. In the...
National Academy of Social Insurance Documents Trend of Accelerating Increase In Workers’ Compensation Costs for Employers
Recently, the National Academy of Social Insurance (“NASI”) released a report discussing benefits, coverage, and costs on a national basis for workers’ compensation in 2011 (most recent data). This...
“One Year Rule” – Further Guidance about Workplace Injuries Given to Employers by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court
Last month, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court ruled in Washington v. Spracklin, Doc. 212 No. 1461 (2013), a back condition is normally considered recurrent and not compensable “if the plaintiff...
Longer Review Period Expected for Submitted Settlement Applications Before the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commission
Recently, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner notified members of the Iowa State Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section of a change in the review process for settlement documents....