Pinnacol fires back on bills Nov 13, 2009
s board of directors Thursday voted to oppose five proposed legislative bills intended to change the way Colorado s largest workers compensation insurer operates ... These bills have the potential to drive up workers compensation costs in Colorado and others are redundant, as well as an inappropriate intrusion of the legislature into the operations of a company that, by statute, is directed to operate as a mutual insurance company, said Gary Johnson, Pinnacol s board chair ... But the board came... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Ga. municipalities scramble to find insurance Nov 13, 2009
Southeast Georgia municipalities scramble to find new insurance 111309 - The Augusta Chronicle. - Southeast Georgia cities, counties and school districts are scrambling with others in the state to find new workers' compensation insurance after Southeastern U.S. Insurance Co. was declared insolvent and will be liquidated. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Student rise means jobs at Columbus State Nov 13, 2009
In other action, trustees will vote next week on a proposal to spend $182,500 from a strategic initiative account for the up-front financing required to switch to a self-insured workers compensation account, which would save the school an estimated $240,000 yearly. We must remain prudent with our budgeting, Moeller said in her speech. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Shanksville, Indian Lake near fire contract Nov 12, 2009
Indian Lake Mayor Barry Lichty announced the development at Wednesday s council meeting (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Judge agrees to withdraw part of Skip Andersons guilty plea Nov 12, 2009
Anderson and Kernan were later indicted on allegations that they conspired to offer unauthorized workers compensation insurance policies through Oriska ... Skip Anderson is a three time felon with a notorious and shady reputation in the world of workers compensation insurance. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
National Interstate Expands Program for Crane, Rigging and Heavy Haul Operators Nov 12, 2009
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Woman Attacked by Chimp Reveals Face Nov 12, 2009
CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2009. Appearing on "Oprah," Conn. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
State Fund files for 5% workers' comp rate increase Nov 11, 2009
The , the quasi-public workers compensation insurer that covers many of the state s small and medium-sized businesses, said Tuesday it has filed for a 5 percent rate increase effective Jan. 1 ... 8 percent increase in the workers comp benchmark rate that was recommended by the Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, an industry-supported advisory group ... Medical treatment costs have increased significantly, according to the WCIRB, and continue to apply upward pressure on workers comp... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Viruses Frame PC Owners for Child Porn Nov 10, 2009
Pranksters, Pedophiles Exploit Unsuspecting Computer Users, Leaving Many Defenseless Against Criminal Charges. In this July 2 photo, Nathaniel "Ned" Solon talks on the phone-intercom at the Logan County Detention Center in Sterling, Colo. (CBS News)
Poizner blocks workers' comp rate increase Nov 10, 2009
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said Monday he's rejecting a second consecutive request by the Workers' Compensation Insurance Bureau to increase California's workers compensation benchmark rate, this time by nearly 23 percent ... " Given those harsh realities, Poizner said, "I refuse to rubber stamp double-digit increases to the Workers Compensation Claims Cost Benchmark, especially when I see clear evidence that the cost control reforms from 2003-2004 have yet to be fully implemented. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Framed for child porn by a PC virus Nov 9, 2009
Framed for child porn by a PC virus - Security- msnbc. Framed for child porn by a PC virus. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Stroup, Rhodes promoted Nov 9, 2009
She has extensive experience in construction contractor accounting, and auditing, where she has handled a variety of issues including taxation, workers compensation, insurance and regulatory requirements. A reception is planned on Nov. 19 to celebrate their promotion to partner. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Viruses can turn PCs into child-porn servers Nov 9, 2009
One case involved Michael Fiola, a former investigator with the Massachusetts agency that oversees workers compensation. In 2007, Fiola s bosses became suspicious after the Internet bill for his state-issued laptop showed that he used 4. (Boston Globe)
Main Street's body count rises Nov 8, 2009
According to "Monrovia spokesman" Dick Singer, as the Pasadena Star-News, she "told deputies she had guns in the house and showed them a shotgun." The next day, Monrovia police officers showed up at the home after being informed that the woman "may have made threats to a workers compensation agency." Police Lieutenant Michael Lee that Carter told them if they "tried to come in, she would defend her house at any means necessary." She and her husband then reportedly barricaded themselves inside,... (Salon)
Arms deal a lost cause Nov 7, 2009
Last Upd: 08:05am 06 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Hospital increases profit through layoffs, one-time federal windfall Nov 7, 2009
The hospital also got good news on the workers compensation front: a $6. 3 million refund in late May because the hospital had fewer injuries. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Group Divided on Worker's Comp Privatization Nov 6, 2009
Task force divided on how to privatize Oklahoma's workers compensation insurer. By TIM TALLEY Associated Press WriterOKLAHOMA CITY November 5, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ready to hire? Consider your options Nov 6, 2009
With an employee who's on the payroll, for example, an owner is responsible for salary, employment taxes and insurance that is required by law, such as workers compensation ... There are many federal and state labor laws to be aware of, and expenses like employment taxes Social Security and Medicare and workers compensation insurance to be paid. (MSNBC -- Business)
Connecticut chimp victim seeks to sue state Nov 5, 2009
By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN, Associated Press Writer. Wednesday, November 4, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Family Of Woman Mauled By Chimp Seeks To Sue State For $150 Million Nov 5, 2009
The Associated Press. 5:51 PM EST, November 4, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
State needs to become more business-friendly Nov 5, 2009
A burdensome business tax, costly unemployment compensation and workers comp systems and all manner of regulations threaten to overwhelm Washington s now struggling businesses, large and small. State officials ought to be particularly receptive to this month s call for reforms. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wis. firefighter accused of drugging wife's tea Nov 4, 2009
firefighter accused of drugging wife's tea - Odd News - Fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee)
Work-comp benefits cut off at retirement Nov 4, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
At Liholiho Elementary, Friday's still for learning Nov 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Posted on: Tuesday, November 3, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
N.C. workers comp premiums to drop 10% Nov 3, 2009
Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin signs the 2009 workers comp settlement ... North Carolina businesses will pay less for workers compensation insurance next year, the state Department of Insurance said Monday ... 6 percent drop in the premiums insurance companies charge for workers compensation coverage, saving North Carolina companies more than $100 million total. (Triangle Business Journal)
18 Local Car Washes, Detailers Fined By State Nov 3, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:51 pm PST November 2, 2009UPDATED: 3:52 pm PST November 2, 2009. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Workers' comp reform? Don't forget the workers Nov 2, 2009
I am responding to the , Workers comp one more drag on business ... For a cogent and differing discussion of workers comp by the leaders of the state Senate and House labor committees go to. (Longview Daily News, WA)
How to Find the Best Small Business... Nov 2, 2009
How to Find the Best Small Business Insurance. How to Find the Best Small Business Insurance. (Suite101.com)
Business events Nov 1, 2009
Topic: COBRA, Workers Comp and Your Group Health Policy. Speakers; Steve Hall, president, East Coast Insurors; Gregg Gerlach, HarperGerlach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Departments stand by coverage Nov 1, 2009
Daily American Staff Writer. Two of three local fire departments who sent a letter to Shade Township stating that they would stop providing mutual aid service today said they will continue to respond to calls. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
BWC cuts premium discount for some employers Nov 1, 2009
Bucking opposition from Republican leaders in the Ohio Senate, the state s Bureau of Workers Compensation board voted Friday to reduce the maximum discount employers can receive in the bureau s group rating experience program ... The move will affect about 95,000 employers that receive discounts on their workers compensation premiums by qualifying for a group rating instead of BWC s base rates ... Steve Buehrer, R-Delta, chairman of the legislature s Workers Compensation Council. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Finding a good housecleaning service Nov 1, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009. There's nothing like a just-cleaned house - especially if someone else did the cleaning. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Tasers: Deadly or useful devices? Nov 1, 2009
Tasers: Deadly or useful devices. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Audio of Ill. appellate arguments to be put online Oct 31, 2009
appellate arguments to be put online. TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Marysville drywaller pleads guilty Oct 31, 2009
Mark D. Standley, owner of Master s Touch Drywall, pleaded guilty to failing to pay sales tax and workers compensation premiums and has until May 2010 to make about $2 ... State officials said that Standley admitted to less than one-half of 1 percent of sales taxes he collected on drywall work between 2003 and 2008 and failed to pay workers compensation premiums on workers he hired to do those jobs. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Workers' comp study shows improvement Oct 30, 2009
Following the 2004 reforms of the workers compensation system, use of attorneys in permanent disability cases has declined somewhat and initial PD payments have gotten to injured workers faster. Those are two of the findings of a California Workers Compensation Institute study that compared data from 201,081 pre-reform and post-reform permanent disability claims to measure changes in key aspects of claims experience for claims that involve attorneys, according to the organization s summary of... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Q: Did the Atlanta police officers get their health care services reinstated? — Robert Pittman,Carrollton Oct 29, 2009
A: The city has approved the workers compensation claims filed by the five officers who complained earlier this year of not receiving medical care or payments from the city after on-the-job injuries, said Sgt. Scott Kreher, leader of Atlanta s police union. Kreher, who said at a May meeting that he wanted to beat Mayor Shirley Franklin in the head with a baseball bat due to her lack of response, apologized and returned to work in July. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Headline: Deal or no deal? Subhead: Indian Lake makes final offer to Shanksville Oct 29, 2009
Headline: Deal or no deal. Subhead: Indian Lake makes final offer to Shanksville - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Southeastern U.S. Insurance liquidated Oct 29, 2009
Georgia Commissioner of Insurance John Oxendine has won a court-ordered takeover of workers comp insurer. The company works with more than 3,000 Georgia employers representing about 60,000 employees. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Boeing picks South Carolina for second 787 assembly line Oct 29, 2009
"Why isn t the Washington Legislature in special session right now enacting reasonable workers compensation reform and looking at other ideas to attract and retain these jobs? he said in a statement. But in a press conference held shortly after the announcement, Gregoire said Boeing officials told her that there was nothing she or the state Legislature could have done to affect the its decision. Murray called it a "shortsighted decision" by Boeing. Washington state has fought for Boeing from day... (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Dig Tech receive excellence awards Oct 28, 2009
Elgin Courier Online, Elgin Texas. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (Elgin Courier, TX)
South Carolina Senate gives initial nod to package meant to lure Boeing Oct 28, 2009
EAST OFFICE wrote on Oct 27, 2009 2:41 PM:" I read in an earlier article, part of Boeing's issue with Washington is the high worker's comp rates. I say let them go to SC then, because Washington State workers comp only does the bare minimum for injured employees now. Maybe if Boeing had an outstanding safety record and Safety Program, their rates would be lower. ". Euphonium wrote on Oct 27, 2009 3:46 PM:" The politicos of this state didn't wake up when Boeing moved their corporate HQ to Obama's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mancuso Trial Day 5: Steven Mancuso takes stand as testimony ends Oct 27, 2009
Steven Mancuso acknowledged giving asbestos worker Jeffrey Gee advice on how to avoid paying workers compensation by forming a partnership with other employees in connection with a project at the Marcellus School District in 2005. Prosecutors, however, have alleged that Steven Mancuso created this fraudulent partnership agreement at Paul Mancuso s request to cover-up his brother s activities when the state Department of Labor began to inspect the project. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Opinion: Frum on the town-hallers Oct 27, 2009
Town hallers angry at Democrats' health care plan for right reasons - CNN.com. Town hallers angry at Democrats' health care plan for right reasons. (CNN)
Managing stressed-out employees Oct 26, 2009
Research that came out earlier this year finally showed us what we know so well to be true: were a nation of stressed-out workers. The findings, which were released by Lifeline Australia, revealed 90 per cent of us feel stressed, with the workplace being the major culprit for our furrowed brows and clenched fists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Santa Clara County tries workers' comp alternative Oct 26, 2009
In an effort to reduce workers compensation costs during lean budget times, Santa Clara County is trying a novel insurance approach on the new $671 million wing being built at the county-run in San Jose ... It directs any workers comp claim arising from a given project to a multitiered mediation process, starting with an ombudsman, rather than the traditional route to the court ... The reason workers comp costs are so high is simply because of litigation, said Neil Struthers, CEO of the Santa... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
SCLC set for change at top Oct 25, 2009
Under then-Governor Bill Clinton, he ran the Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission for two years. An ordained minister, Griffen joined the Court of Appeals in 1996. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Parents struggle with son's behavior after brain injury Oct 25, 2009
Fred Juliano, of the institute in Wauchula, said while self-insurance programs will occasionally pay for treatment, most of their patients are covered by workers compensation or have won money in a lawsuit. Residential treatment can cost as much as $255,500 annually, DeLila said. (The Palm Beach Post)
> Stacy Hastie and his partners Oct 25, 2009
Hastie s partners in SCR Investments include: Pat and Don Kozeny of ; Gary Uhlemeyer, senior vice president in charge of the Workers Compensation Division at 5 Star Program; Doug Kirberg of Kirberg Roofing; Bob Zak of Zak Cos. and Rich and Dan Wagner of R.V. Wagner. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania Oct 24, 2009
However, our employees share in our savings from workers compensation since we are self-insured. We have a great theme every year, great food, door prizes, games, and the fellowship is great. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Saia Q3 net income rises on cost cuts Oct 24, 2009
Unfavorable costs in the quarter included workers compensation and group health insurance. We continue to address the challenging environment by taking aggressive actions to control costs and improve productivity through focused engineered initiatives. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Union wasn't to blame Oct 24, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Will Announce Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Tuesday, November 3 With a Conference Call Wednesday, November 4 at 10 a.m. ET Oct 24, 2009
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Washington L&I Dept. holding workers comp meetings Oct 24, 2009
6 percent hike in Washington s workers compensation rate is too high ... hiking workers compensation premiums by 7. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Military contractor awaits medical treatment two years later (2830) Oct 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Military contractor awaits medical treatment two years later. (Boerne Star, TX)
Charlotte-area companies get ready for H1N1 Oct 23, 2009
Employees who fall ill from exposure on the job may be eligible for workers compensation benefits. Companies also need to keep federal medical-privacy and safe-workplace rules in mind. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Perdue to agency heads: Finish strong Oct 23, 2009
Judge David Imahara and Cathy Gillespie of the State Board of Workers Compensation. Mpra Kwarteng, Tamra Ortgies Young and Lisa Fowler of Georgia Perimeter College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Selected recent California newspaper editorials Oct 22, 2009
By The Associated Press. Wednesday, October 21, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hansen's leadership served Wyo well Oct 22, 2009
Cliff Hansen, the former Republican Wyoming governor and two-term U.S. senator who died Tuesday at age 97, has a long list of accomplishments that benefited Wyoming. Fiscally, none is bigger than his work with Democratic Sen. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lawyer: Nurse Left in Vegetative State After Patient Attack Oct 22, 2009
He is appealing Mendoza's workers compensation denial and calling on the state board to expedite its response ... "If Blue Cross refuses to pay because they s 000006AC ay it's a workers compensation case, and compensation care is not paying, then who's left?" ... Stradling said she could provide no further comment because Mendoza's case is an ongoing workers compensation matter. (Fox News)
Canadian Hostage Situation Ends After 12 Hours Oct 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009. EDMONTON, Alberta A man who barricaded himself with hostages inside the Edmonton Workers' Compensation building surrendered on Wednesday night, 10 hours after the drama began. (Fox News)
Hostage drama in Canada Oct 22, 2009
Television pictures had shown hundreds of white-collar workers streaming out of the Workers Compensation Board building as police ringed the building and negotiated with the unidentified gunman. "At 8.42 this morning, we received a call that a man with a rifle had walked into the Workers Compensation building," Edmonton police spokesperson Jeff Wuite told reporters earlier. (iAfrica.com)
Elderly, disabled may get property tax break Oct 21, 2009
Annual income sources include social security after the deduction of Medicare, supplemental security income, retirement or pension benefits after the deduction of healthcare insurance premiums, veteran s administration benefits workers compensation, salaries or wages, and interest or dividends. If you live inside of the city limits you may also qualify for a refund of $43 from your city taxes. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
OUR OPINION: New trash service boosts environmental stewardship Oct 21, 2009
TheRickster wrote on Oct 20, 2009 11:28 AM:" More to the Lake Ozark Box. I made a statement. I don't live IN Jefferson City. So Bos, when I say "you all" that means J.C. persons. I worked for the Columbia and it ain't great either. Not a cart to be seen. If they can get it to the curb, under 50lb,4 ft. as much as they can put out,,the trash guys pick it up, weekly.Yard waste, same specs,,recycle,,same specs. The city does it and runs it. When you throw in all the workers comp,, I am not sure of... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results Oct 21, 2009
Financial Statements Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In Thousands, Except Share and Par Value Amounts) (Unaudited) September 12, January 3, 2009 2009 ------------- ------------- ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,190 $ 327 Receivables: Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $369 and $616 at September 12, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively 12,183 14,040 Trade - affiliates 184 331 Other 133 245 ------------- ------------- Total receivables... (Primezone Releases)
