WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – Why Workers Comp Claims Will Continue to Trend Downward.
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In addition, there are some people who will not file a Workers’ Compensation claim if they believe they will be fired as a result. Job growth has not been robust so there are fewer people working.
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The 4.7 percent of the US population on Social Security Disability most likely reflects the aging of a larger portion of people. As you age the standards for disability change in the US and it becomes relatively easier to found disabled.
Why was guard on disability leave riding in high-powered speedboat? | Top Stories | News Democrat.
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Here we go again. State of Illinois employees have been under the microscope in past Workers’ Compensation controversies. It resulted in changes in the law that applied to all injured workers.
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This was a New Jersey case, but Illinois courts would follow the same reasoning. You cannot get around the Work Comp law by offering light duty at lower pay. The employer would pay the wage and if it is lower than TTD the insurance company would have to make up the difference.
Catching Social Security Disability Fraudsters in the Act – ABC News.
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I have not heard of investigations focusing on people who are applying for disability. Most investigations involve people who are already on disability. There just is not enough staff to track down the large number of people who apply. The law does allow you to be on Social Security Disability and work part time and earn a small amount of money.