Karen C. Yotis, Esq., a Feature Resident Columnist for the LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation eNewsletter , provides insights into workplace issues and the nuts and bolts of the workers’ comp world. For a Schedule I drug with no currently... Read More
Last November, I had the pleasure of speaking at the 24th Annual National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference in Las Vegas. My session was a spin-off of what has become one of my most popular annual blog offerings—a presentation... Read More
A claims adjuster who had been assigned remote duties in connection with the devastation to Galveston Island caused by Hurricane Ike and who drank one evening to the point of intoxication did not remain within the scope of employment under the traveling... Read More
Despite strides in medical care, mortality/morbidity is rising among this important demographic due to drugs, alcohol, suicide, liver disease and cirrhosis According to a study recently released by two Princeton University economists, the broadly observed... Read More
Here’s the latest batch of advanced postings for February 2016 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can link to the case to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2016 LexisNexis. All rights... Read More
Larson's Spotlight on Retaliatory Discharge, Subrogation, Ex Parte Communication, Volunteer Firefighter, Initial Physical Aggressor. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer... Read More
From goulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night Good Lord, deliver us! From the Cornish or West Country Litany, 1926 Throughout the calendar year, employees within the workplace must attend to their... Read More
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has affirmed the finding of an ALJ that a fired PEPCO worker was not entitled to workers' compensation benefits with respect to his claim of post-traumatic stress disorder. While working... Read More
LA: Receptionist’s Alleged Rape by Lawyer Not Barred by Exclusive Remedy Rule LAKE CHARLES, LA - The Third Circuit Court of Appeal has ruled that a receptionist could sue her former employer for negligence, this after she alleged she was raped... Read More