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Police Officer Injured During Off Duty 5K Race: Cal. Comp. Cases January Advanced Postings (1/9/2013)
Posted on 9 Jan 2013 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the second batch of advanced postings for the January 2013 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2013 LexisNexis. All rights reserved. City... Read More

Tags: Case Law Developments , off duty athletic event , police officers , California workers compensation

Police Officer Injured During Off Duty 5K Race: Cal. Comp. Cases January Advanced Postings (1/9/2013)
Posted on 9 Jan 2013 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the second batch of advanced postings for the January 2013 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2013 LexisNexis. All rights reserved. ... Read More

Tags: Case Law Developments , off duty athletic event , police officers , California workers compensation

Cal. Comp. Cases May Advanced Postings (5/5/2011)
Posted on 5 May 2011 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the second batch of advanced postings for the May 2011 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases to read the complete headnotes and summaries. Robert D. Minton, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals... Read More

Tags: salary in lieu of benefits , Temporary Disability , California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board , retroactive , appeal deadline , Retirement , police officers , writ of review

CA: Officer's Workers' Comp Retaliation Claim Brings Police Dept. Politics,Tactics Under Scrutiny
Posted on 19 May 2010 by LexisNexis Workers' Comp Law Newsroom Staff

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Officer Jane Warren, who resisted the San Francisco Police Department's attempts to eliminate the San Francisco Patrol Special Police, a special group of police officers who are allowed to charge clients for security services,... Read More

Tags: retaliation , california workers' compensation , police officers

CT: Supporters of Chimp Attack Bill to Push for Passage in 2011 Legislative Session
Posted on 7 May 2010 by LexisNexis Workers' Comp Law Newsroom Staff

HARTFORD, CT - A bill to provide police officers with workers' compensation after a traumatic encounter with a mammal died Wednesday night in the House of Representatives. Supporters say they will push to get the bill passed during the 2011 legislative... Read More

Tags: police officers , Connecticut workers compensation , Legal Developments , chimpanzee

VA: Gov. Extends Disability Benefits for State Police Officers
Posted on 7 Jun 2010 by workerscompensation.com

Richmond, VA (CompNewsNetwork) - Governor Bob McDonnell today signed legislation which will extend short term disability benefits for Virginia State Police officers injured in the line of duty. SB95, sponsored by Senator Fred Quayle (R-Suffolk), extends... Read More

Tags: short tern disability , police officers , Work related injury , line of duty , disability benefits

TX: Gov. Honors Fallen And Injured Texas Peace Officers And First Responders
Posted on 8 Sep 2010 by workerscompensation.com

Dallas, TX (CompNewsNetwork) - Gov. Rick Perry today honored peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical first responders who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty for the sacrifices they have made to protect Texans. The governor... Read More

Tags: safety forces , paramedics , emergency medical technicians , police officers , workplace fatalities , firefighters , first responders

WI: Gov. Signs Legislation to Protect Public Service Workers
Posted on 13 May 2010 by workerscompensation.com

Madison, WI (CompNewsNetwork) - Governor Jim Doyle today signed into law two bills that will protect firefighters, police officers and other public service workers and their families. The first bill, Senate Bill 520, requires that municipalities pay health... Read More

Tags: health insurance premiums , Public service employees , police officers , firefighters , public employees