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Tax Court Says Judge’s Benefits from Mental Disability OK to Exclude from Gross Income
Tax Court Says Judge’s Benefits from Mental Disability OK to Exclude from Gross Income

25 for 25 in '25 We've been going back through the years since 2000 to reminisce about what the last quarter century has brought in the way of notable cases. This one harkens back to […]
Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?
Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?

What Do You Think? There is an exception to the exclusivity provision of Louisiana’s workers’ compensation statute. Under that exception, claimants are not limited to workers’ compensation benefits, but can also sue in tort, if […]
What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 
What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 

Do You Know the Rule? Two provisions in Illinois’ workers’ compensation statute authorize the Commission to penalize employers who refuse or delay the payment of benefits to an injured worker. At the same time, courts […]
What’s the Subrogation Rule for the Pa. Workers’ Insurance Fund?
What’s the Subrogation Rule for the Pa. Workers’ Insurance Fund?

Quick Hits Just what exactly does subrogation mean when it comes to Pennsylvania's workers' insurance fund? Here's how law in the commonwealth spells it out. Fund Subrogation In every case where a claim is made […]
Can Coughing Cook Fired During Leave Assert FMLA Interference Claim?
Can Coughing Cook Fired During Leave Assert FMLA Interference Claim?

What Do You Think? A case involving a Brooklyn cook who was hopefully not coughing into the soup before he took time off for bronchitis asks the question, how serious does an illness have to […]
With No Reasonable Suspicion, Fatal Boat Explosion didn’t Warrant Drug Testing
With No Reasonable Suspicion, Fatal Boat Explosion didn’t Warrant Drug Testing

Case File An explosion on the job that killed and injured people prompted a Florida employer to seek drug and alcohol testing for blood drawn from a worker involved in the incident when he received […]
What Reports are Required in Utah for Medical Providers?
What Reports are Required in Utah for Medical Providers?

Do You Know the Rule? When medical bills are at issue in Utah, the state requires reports. Simply Research subscribers have access to those rules, and we highlight the requirements here. Physician's Initial Report of […]
Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?
Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?

In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]