Tag: work-related injuries

Judge strikes down Alabama workers’ comp law

By Alabama Employment Law Letter May 9, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 9, 2017

by Al Vreeland In a potentially monumental decision, Jefferson County Circuit Judge Pat Ballard struck down the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act as unconstitutional on May 8. Specifically, Judge Ballard held that 1989 limits on compensation payments to injured workers and fees for their attorneys were so low that they violated the Alabama Constitution. Currently, compensation […]

New workers’ compensation insurance rates will affect Ontario employers

By David Marchione Apr 2, 2017 Northern Exposure

Updated: Apr 2, 2017

by David Marchione Across Canada, workers’ compensation programs are designed to protect employees who suffer work-related injuries. These act as insurance programs administered by various agencies across all Canadian jurisdictions. These insurance regimes are collectively funded by employers who pay premiums according to a number of factors, including their payroll and history of workplace injuries […]