11/11/2008 News For: Workman's Comp LawsEx-S.F. firefighter's workers' comp problem A former San Francisco firefighter is facing criminal charges after she collected $140,000 in workers' compensation and disability payments - while she was participating in ultramarathons and triathlons from the Sierra to Germany. Christina Hijjawi, 37,... Did Mervyn's Follow California Labor Laws? When a company such as Mervyn's goes out of business, California law says they must give 2 months notice ahead of any layoffs, not just to the workers, but to people in the community as well. CBS 5 Investigates is looking into whether Mervyns disregarded state labor laws. W.Va. workers' comp insurer plans 50 staff cuts CHARLESTON, W.Va. _ BrickStreet Insurance announced Monday it is looking to shed 50 employees in a move to cut costs following the loss of its monopoly in writing workers' compensation insurance policies to West Virginia businesses. Texas Raises Work Comp Payroll Requirement for Seasonal Workers The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers' Compensation announced that the adjusted annual payroll requirement of an employer for the coverage of seasonal workers has increased to $48,833 Wage Continuation VS. Worker's Comp After Monday's City Council meeting there may be some good news heading its way to those city employees receiving workers compensation. It was brought to Council's attention a possible change in the way city employees are paid when they are injured on the job. Florida Supreme Court ruling fallout could make workers? comp rates volatile The 18.6 percent reduction in the workers? compensation insurance rate next year, which is expected to save Florida employers millions of dollars, probably will be short-lived. Too many bosses fail to take advantage of Train to Gain Train to Gain, the programme aimed at boosting workplace skills, is failing to attract enough employers with poor histories of training, the group it was designed to reach. The government's scheme is working reasonably well for companies that have become involved and has improved business for some, Ofsted said. But overall, the brokerage service set up to persuade employers to accept ... W.Va. workers' comp insurer plans 50 staff cuts CHARLESTON, W.Va. BrickStreet Insurance announced Monday it is looking to shed 50 employees in a move to cut costs following the loss of its monopoly in writing workers' compensation insurance policies to West Virginia businesses. Protesters attack Nissan's Spanish HQ over layoffs MADRID, Nov 11 Reuters - Several hundred people protesting against Nissan's <7201.T> plans to lay off staff at its plant in Spain threw bottles, fireworks and fencing at the Japanese company's offices in Barcelona on Tuesday. Protesters attack Nissan's Spanish HQ over layoffs Source: Reuters MADRID, Nov 11 Reuters - Several hundred people protesting against Nissan's <7201.T> plans to lay off staff at its plant in Spain threw bottles, fireworks and fencing at the Japanese company's ... |


