Workers' Compensation Legal Updates
09/28/2011
SC Court Approves Pilot Program for the Voluntary Mediation of Workers' Compensation Appeals
08/03/2011
NC Case Eliminates Distinction Between Pre- and Post-MMI Job Offers
On August 2, 2011, the North Carolina Court of Appeals filed a significant decision addressing the issue of “make work” and the type of employment an employer can offer a claimant prior to reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI).
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06/27/2011
Changes to the NC Workers’ Compensation Act
On June 24, 2011, Governor Perdue signed into law a bill that provides for significant changes to the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.
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06/06/2011
Proposed Changes to the NC Workers' Compensation Act
On June 1, 2011, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide significant changes to the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. Please note that the bill has to be passed by the North Carolina Senate before it becomes law.
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09/20/2010
Proposed Rule Changes at NC Industrial Commission
A public hearing was held on September 15, 2010, to discuss a number of significant proposed rule changes to the North Carolina Industrial Commission Rules. A number of the proposed rule changes are controversial and will have a significant effect on our handling of cases and our ability to settle cases.
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01/26/2010
SC Workers' Compensation Commission Cannot Order Social Security Language
08/10/2009
Pre-Payment of Processing Fees in NC Workers' Compensation Claims
Pre-Payment of Processing Fees in N.C. Workers' Compensation Claims
On October 1, 2009, the N.C. Industrial Commission will require that payment of the processing fee for Compromise Settlement Agreements, Form 24 Applications and Forms 21, 26/26A Agreements be submitted with the documents themselves. Compromise Settlement Agreements and Form 24 Applications that are submitted electronically will require a written statement from the person submitting the documents attesting that payment has been mailed the same day of submission. The Industrial Commission will not process submission of these documents without payment or certification of payment. The Industrial Commission is seeking to establish an infrastructure so that they may receive funds electronically to aid in submission.
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06/15/2009
SC Workers' Compensation Commission Will Not Hold Informal Conferences in July
05/06/2009
Misrepresentation in Job Application No Longer a Defense in North Carolina
02/20/2008
MG&C Client Alert: FMLA Amendments Broaden Scope of Employee Benefits
