ref CMS Updates Set-Aside Reference Guide By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updated its work comp set-aside reference guide to add expand a section that addresses coordinating benefit payments with other health insurers. CMS on… Full Article
ref CompIQ, Bardavon Launch Automated Referral Process By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 CompIQ Solutions and Bardavon announced a partnership to create an automated referral process for injured workers who need specialized care. The companies said they were integrating CompIQ’s IQSymphony claims portal with… Full Article
ref Firefighter's Aortic Aneurysm Constitutes Presumptively Compensable Heart Disease By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a firefighter with an aortic aneurysm had presumptively occupational heart disease. Case: Hanover County v. Moore, No. 0715-23-2, 07/09/2024, unpublished. Facts: Scott Moore… Full Article
ref Worker Gets No Referral for Evaluation of Noncompensable Condition By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a referral to a neurosurgeon for evaluation of a condition that had not been accepted as compensable in a worker’s claim. Case:… Full Article
ref Nurse's Benefits Suspended Over Refusal to Attend Evaluation via Telehealth By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the suspension of an injured nurse’s benefits because she refused to participate in a telehealth evaluation requested by her employer. Case: Novalic v. PeaceHealth, No. 58451-4-II, 07/16/2024, unpublished. Facts: Eldina… Full Article
ref Cabinet Maker Fined $187,000 for Refusing to Abate Hazards By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined a cabinet maker $187,000 after finding that the company did not fix safety violations that led to similar citations in 2019. L&I… Full Article
ref Fraud Update: SIU Referrals and Prosecution By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 16:44:01 -0700 This program will provide detailed instructions and skillsets to students for the successful SIU referral and prosecution thereof. The instructors will focus on red flags for fraud, identifying and documenting… Full Article
ref PCRB Posts Reminder of Deadline to Request 2009 Assessment Refund By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau announced that eligible carriers can request refunds of 2009 work comp security fund assessments through Feb. 24. Gov. Josh Shapiro in July signed HB 2310, a… Full Article
ref No Disability Pension for Police Officer Who Refused Surgery By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a disability pension to a police officer who refused surgery to address his injury. Case: Shirley v. Village of Clarendon Hills Police Pension… Full Article
ref Cancer-Stricken Firefighter Gets PPD Award By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 An Ohio appellate court upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits for a cancer-stricken firefighter. Case: State ex rel. City of Cincinnati v. Industrial Commission, No. 23AP-332, 10/17/2024, published. Facts: Michael… Full Article
ref Court Orders DLI to Decide Reasonableness of Worker's Refusal to Attend Appointment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that the Department of Labor & Industry needed to make a finding as to the reasonableness of a worker’s refusal to attend a therapy… Full Article
ref Injured Firefighter Successfully Challenges Reduction in Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured firefighter’s benefits were wrongly reduced and that he was entitled to full reinstatement, plus an award of penalties and attorney fees. Case: Prevost… Full Article
ref 5 Easy Ideas To Get More Referrals From Your Customers By www.designer-daily.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:00:59 +0000 In today’s competitive landscape, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and attract new customers. While traditional marketing strategies have their place, one of the most potent tools at your disposal is often overlooked: customer referrals. When satisfied clients share their positive experiences with friends, family, and colleagues, they not only validate your […] The post 5 Easy Ideas To Get More Referrals From Your Customers appeared first on Designer Daily: graphic and web design blog. Full Article Articles Blog Marketing
ref Rethinking The Role Of Your UX Teams And Move Beyond Firefighting By smashingmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:00:00 GMT Many UX professionals often find themselves working alone, and usually face more projects impacting user experience than they can handle. In this article, Paul Boag explains how UX teams can be transformed into a significant driver of customer-centric innovation within organizations. Full Article
ref Website Inspiration: Refresh Studio By onepagelove.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:56:45 +0000 Slick One Pager for Refresh Studio who specialise in UX/UI design. The team “working” section features interactive hot spots above each member to learn who they are and make sure you check out the testimonial slider, very impressive. Full Review Full Article Inspiration Portfolio Back To Top Big Footer Big Typography Interactive Hotspots Local Time Long Scrolling Scroll Progress Bar Scrolling Gallery Sticky CTA Button Team Testimonial Slider Whitespace
ref Plenary Talk 7: Reflections on 10 years of the Institutional Web By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-16 Andy Powell gave a talk about how it goes without saying that the Web has changed significantly over the last 10 years and that institutional Web sites have changed with it - just use the Wayback Machine to look back at your own site in 1996 to see what I mean. Such changes have not simply been in terms of style and substance but also in terms of how we expect to interact with, use and re-use the content and services being made available to us. In short, the Web has changed us and the way we learn and work. This talk will look back over the last 10 years and highlight some of the key technical, social, political and legal changes that have taken place and the impact these have had on the institutional Web sites we deliver now and will deliver into the future. Full Article
ref An application for refugee status may prevent you from starting work By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2022 17:35:13 +0000 Karolina Schiffter discusses whether Ukrainian citizens who claim refugee status can work in Poland. Gazeta Prawna View (Subscription required.) Full Article
ref Data Security, Actual AI and Law’s Acceptance of Tech Spell the New Forefront of Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:32:37 +0000 Zev Eigen considers artificial intelligence and predictive coding to be tools in making better informed hiring decisions. Corporate Counsel View Article Full Article
ref California’s New Deal: Employment Law Reform May Depend on the Ballot Box By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:32:46 +0000 What do you get when you combine a business-backed ballot initiative, the state legislature and governor’s office, and labor organizations? A deal. California style. Full Article
ref Validation of the labor reform in Congress: litmus test for the credibility of collective bargaining By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:47:44 +0000 Javier Thibault weighs in on the Spanish parliament’s recent labor reform agreement and its effects on the recovery and the labor market. Confilegal View Full Article
ref Profit sharing 2022: everything you need to know about the scenarios for outsourcing reform By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:59:27 +0000 Jorge Sales Boyoli talks about the outsourcing law came into force last year, who will receive profits and the new challenges that have come with it. El Heraldo de México View Full Article
ref D.C. Circuit Holds Withdrawal Liability Interest Rate Must Reflect Plan’s Investment Policy By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:12:45 +0000 On Friday, July 8, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its decision in United Mine Workers of America 1974 Pension Plan v. Energy West Mining Company, joining the Sixth Circuit in holding that the assumptions used by a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in calculating the amount of withdrawal liability owed by an exiting employer must reflect the actual and projected experience of the plan. Full Article
ref Pro Bono Week Podcast – Afghan Refugees By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:22:16 +0000 Jenny Schwendemann and Dan Kim share their experience with Lavanga Wijekoon about their collaborative efforts with assisting immigrants from Afghanistan. Our Littler attorneys demonstrate their pro bono commitment by providing significant pro bono efforts to community organizations. These services cover a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. Overall, the firm values, encourages and respects the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff. Full Article
ref Executive Compensation and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:13:11 +0000 On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) (the "Act"), which is intended "to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system" and "to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes." While the Act is directed at the financial system, it incorporates broad executive compensation provisions that apply beyond the financial services industry. Full Article
ref DOL to Require Successor Employers to Offer Right of First Refusal to Predecessor Employees Under Service Contract Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:07:13 +0000 On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations requiring the so-called “nondisplacement” of workers performing work on contracts for the federal government under the Service Contract Act (SCA). These regulations implement Executive Order 14055, “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts,” President Biden signed on November 18, 2021. Full Article
ref Positive discrimination: the case for legal reform By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:53:28 +0000 Raoul Parekh and Natasha Adom write in support of updating laws to help give employers more freedom to create the real change that so many want and promote more diversity and equality in workplaces. The Law Society Gazette View Full Article
ref UK: The Employment Rights Bill – Phase One of Employment Law Reform By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:17:45 +0000 UK Employment Rights Bill includes 28 individual employment law reforms. The Bill will now make its way through Parliament and may be amended along the way. This Insight summarizes key provisions of the Bill, when they would take effect, and what proposals did not make it into the 158-page document. Full Article
ref Global Non-Compete Reform – At a Glance By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:32:05 +0000 The United States is not the only country currently debating reform to the law on non-competes. Notably, the UK Government has announced legislation that would limit the duration of non-competes to a period of three months after the termination of employment. Full Article
ref Global Non-Compete Reform – At a Glance Tracker (Updated March 2024) By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:16:51 +0000 The United States is not the only country currently debating a reform to the law on non-competes. Notably, the UK Government has announced legislation that would limit the duration of non-competes to a period of 3 months after termination of employment. Full Article
ref British Columbia, Canada: Arbitrator Decides Employer Could Terminate Employee Who Refused Government-Ordered Vaccination By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:35:47 +0000 On April 4, 2022, in Fraser Health Authority v British Columbia General Employees’ Union, 2022 CanLII 25560, Arbitrator Koml Kandola of the British Columbia Labour Relations Board dismissed the union’s grievance respecting the dismissal of the grievor because she was ineligible to work under the order issued b Full Article
ref Mexico's Human Trafficking Law Reform: Are Employers at Risk of Criminal Sanctions for Scheduling Overtime? By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:51:49 +0000 Full Article
ref TechNet and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Support the Illinois Senate’s Passage of Biometric Information Privacy Act Reform Bill By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:58:58 +0000 Update: On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB 2979 into law, reforming the liability guidelines under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. CHICAGO (April 11, 2024) – Today, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2979, which would reform the liability guidelines under the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The bill marks an important milestone in the broader effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law, which have posed a threat to businesses that capture biometric information. Full Article
ref Proposed BIPA Penalty Reforms Advance In Ill. Legislature By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:57:23 +0000 Shannon Meade talks about how the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has affected employers in Illinois and how SB 2979 would update it and tweak its liability guidelines. Law360 View (Subscription required.) Full Article
ref BIPA reform is ‘huge step in the right direction,’ proponents say By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 19:16:12 +0000 Orly M. Henry calls a law to amend language addressing claim accrual in BIPA litigation long overdue and “a huge step in the right direction.” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin View (Subscription required.) Full Article
ref BIPA Reform Becomes Law, But Damages Concerns Persist By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:56:31 +0000 Orly Henry says a recent BIPA amendment is an important change that will help protect businesses and help Illinois remain competitive in the global economy. Law360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
ref ETSI TeraFlowSDN to serve as reference implementation for TIP By www.etsi.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:51:16 GMT The implementation of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Open Optical & Packet Transport (OOPT) Mandatory Use Case Requirements for SDN for Transport (MUST) in ETSI TeraFlowSDN cloud native SDN Controller will make it possible to accelerate network innovation in packet-optical networks. Sophia Antipolis, 22 February 2023 The ETSI TeraFlowSDN community has announced their commitment to the implementation of TIP’s Mandatory Use Case Requirements for SDN for Transport (MUST) Requirements in their innovative cloud native SDN Controller. This will position TeraFlowSDN as a reference implementation in the Telecom Infra Project Open Optical & Packet Transport group (TIP OOPT). This move will also make it possible to accelerate the adoption of SDN standards for IP/MPLS, Optical and Microwave transport technologies, which is one of the main objectives of MUST. Read More... Full Article
ref Firefly. Blue Sun rising. Part 1 / created by Joss Whedon ; written by Greg Pak ; illustrated by Dan McDaid, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Daniel Bayliss ; colored by Marcelo Costa ; lettered by Jim Campbell. By library.gcpl.lib.oh.us Published On :: "Sheriff Mal Reynolds has a new partner— a law enforcing robot from the Blue Sun corporation, who doesn't care about motives, about mercy, about anything other than enforcing the law— no matter the cost. The Blue Sun Corporation has helped to run the universe from the shadows for years, but they're ready to step into the light and take over. If Mal wants to keep his job and protect his sector, the smart move would be to play by their rulebook. But for Mal, there's really one choice— reunite the crew of the Serenity for one last impossible job to save the 'verse. Greg Pak and artist Dan McDaid launch Mal & the crew of Serenity into their biggest war yet, officially continuing Joss Whedon's acclaimed series." -- Provided by publisher. Full Article
ref Firefly. Blue Sun rising. Part 2 / created by Joss Whedon ; written by Greg Pak ; illustrated by Dan McDaid, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Daniel Bayliss ; inks by Vincenzo Federici ; colored by Marcelo Costa ; lettered by Jim Campbell. By library.gcpl.lib.oh.us Published On :: "The stage is set for the final battle as the first ever Firefly event concludes, with Sheriff Mal Reynolds— yeah, he's still getting used to it too— making a choice that may cost him those he loves most, whether he knows it or not … Shocking losses lead to stunning decisions as Mal and the crew of Serenity must face the consequences of their choices in war against the Blue Sun Corporation. The 'Verse is changing in ways no one ever expected— and a new chapter of Firefly begins here." -- Provided by publisher. Full Article
ref Reflections on rural revitalization from a global perspective [in Chinese] By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 5:05:01 EST Full Article
ref Cleaning Crews Near the Finish Line for ‘Refresh & Renew’ 2024 By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the rail stations that will receive repairs and improvements in fall 2024 as part of its ongoing, cyclical station improvement program Refresh & Renew. Full Article
ref Employment rights reforms fail to address workplace bullying By www.personneltoday.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:49 +0000 The lack of a distinct statutory definition of workplace bullying, and of bespoke protections addressing it must be rectified, argues Thomas Beale. The post Employment rights reforms fail to address workplace bullying appeared first on Personnel Today. Full Article Sexual harassment Bullying and harassment Employment law Latest News Economics government & business
ref Recession referees By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 01:38:57 +0000 Whenever the economic data start to look rough, we're forced to confront a familiar question: Are we in a recession, or about to be? But there are actually only eight opinions in the country that officially matter. Today on the show, we meet the committee that calls recessions. | Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
ref 12 feet of hope: ‘Little Amal’ the refugee has a big impact at UCLA Community School By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:29:00 GMT Students welcomed the giant puppet and her message of empathy for refugees fleeing war, famine and persecution around the globe. Full Article
ref Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:16:00 GMT The UCLA graduate student is helping ensure that Native ecology drives the region’s land management for centuries to come. Full Article
ref International Education Week reflects UCLA’s global reach By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT From Nov. 18–22, units across campus will host events highlighting global issues and international opportunities for students. Full Article
ref Democrats stage sit-in for gun reform By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:09:53 +0000 The following is a list of University of Toronto experts who can comment on the Democrats staging a sit-in for gun reform. Jennifer Carlson, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology (U of T Mississauga) Expertise: Gun culture in the U.S., Strength of the NRA Tel: (312) 391‑1433 Email: jennifer.carlson@utoronto.ca Jooyoung Lee, Assistant Professor of Sociology Expertise: Gun violence, Gun […] Full Article Breaking News Experts
ref Sport, Sex and Identity Symposium - U of T experts to discuss how sport shapes identity and reflects humanity By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:40:48 +0000 U of T experts to discuss how sport shapes identity and reflects humanityToronto, ON — How can sport act as a platform to promote human rights and break down barriers? How can it reflect and define our cultural identity and shape gender roles? Join U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education for Sport, […] Full Article Education Event Advisories Kinesiology and Physical Education Media Releases University of Toronto
ref Referendum experts from University of Edinburgh visiting Toronto in June By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 19:36:13 +0000 TORONTO, ON – The University of Edinburgh is bringing a number of high profile academic experts to Toronto from 17–21 June, as part of its General Council Meeting this year. Two academics in particular will be available to speak to reporters about the September 18th Independence Referendum in Scotland and how this event compares to […] Full Article Event Advisories International Affairs University of Toronto
ref U of T panel discussion on the Syrian refugee crisis & policy options for Canada By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:31:29 +0000 TORONTO, ON- The global paralysis on the Syrian crisis has led to the largest refugee crisis ever witnessed by the international community, with millions of Syrians being uprooted and displaced. The Canadian government has announced a plan to welcome 25,000 refugees by the end of February in 2016 but much work needs to be done […] Full Article Event Advisories International Affairs
ref Is the municipal electoral system in need of reform? - As voters in Alberta and Quebec head to the polls, and a year before municipal elections in Ontario and through much of the rest of the country, a new paper looks at the potential for electoral reform By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:59:32 +0000 As voters in Alberta and Quebec head to the polls, and a year before municipal elections in Ontario and through much of the rest of the country, a new paper looks at the potential for electoral reform and its consequences Toronto, ON – With municipal elections in Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, PEI, and the Territories just […] Full Article Media Releases University of Toronto