Man says Wal-Mart fired him after filings workers’ comp claim | West Virginia Record.
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Not unusual to see an employer going after an employee who files a Work Comp claim.
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Disability fraud piles up as Social Security ties judges’ hands: lawmakers – Washington Times
Disability fraud piles up as Social Security ties judges' hands: lawmakers – Washington Times.
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These cases take forever to decide. Now they want staff to be on facebook all day. Crazy. 2 wacko judges and every one who applies has to suffer. Illinois certainly does not have any ALJs who approves a high percentage of cases. In fact, they swing toward denying most cases.
Mississippi High Court Rules Prisoner Can Get Workers’ Comp
Mississippi High Court Rules Prisoner Can Get Workers' Comp.
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Shows the difficulty of proving someone intentionally did something. Once an injured worker proves the injury occurred on the job, then the burden shifts to the employer to prove why the Workers’ Compensation law should not be enforced.
ST. LOUIS: Menard locked down after weapons, alcohol found | Top Stories | News Democrat
ST. LOUIS: Menard locked down after weapons, alcohol found | Top Stories | News Democrat.
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More proof of what a dangerous job it is to be a correctional officer.
Nursing home sued for FMLA, workers’ comp violations | Southeast Texas Record
Nursing home sued for FMLA, workers’ comp violations | Southeast Texas Record.
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Illinois has a similar law that prohibits retaliation for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim. Companies try to get around this law all the time and come up with another reason to fire someone who has been injured at work.