Sentences with phrase «standards for workers compensation»

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Standard & Poor's increased Liberty Mutual's rating one level to BBB from BBB - after Berkshire's National Indemnity Co. agreed last week to provide as much as $ 6.5 billion of coverage for the insurance company's liabilities for asbestos, environmental and workers» compensation policies.

For starters, the laws governing injury compensation for workers injured on offshore gas platforms, oil rigs, cargo vessels and other jobs on the open sea are different than standard workers» compensation laFor starters, the laws governing injury compensation for workers injured on offshore gas platforms, oil rigs, cargo vessels and other jobs on the open sea are different than standard workers» compensation lafor workers injured on offshore gas platforms, oil rigs, cargo vessels and other jobs on the open sea are different than standard workers» compensation laws.

For workers who have been injured on the job, they may be able to file for workers» compensation and for further compensation if their injury may have been the result of poor safety standards that were in place at their workplaFor workers who have been injured on the job, they may be able to file for workers» compensation and for further compensation if their injury may have been the result of poor safety standards that were in place at their workplafor workers» compensation and for further compensation if their injury may have been the result of poor safety standards that were in place at their workplafor further compensation if their injury may have been the result of poor safety standards that were in place at their workplace.

For example, in nearly all common law provinces, workers» compensation cases are subject to a standard of proof that is modified by statute or regulation.

Employers and employees would be able to access one organization for pay equity, labour standards, health and safety and workers» compensation claims, as well as a single court of law to hear their workplace - related complaints and disputes.

We advise clients on legislation affecting employment relationships, such as employment standards, human rights and workers compensation, policing and military employment law, and act for clients in connection with preparation of employment contracts and employee manuals.

In 2007, the South Carolina Civil Justice Coalition successfully lobbied for workers» compensation reform that phased out the Second Injury Fund, corrected six anti-business Workers» Comp court decisions, provided standards for repetitive trauma claims, allowed rebuttal evidence in certain instances and stream - lined the appellate pworkers» compensation reform that phased out the Second Injury Fund, corrected six anti-business Workers» Comp court decisions, provided standards for repetitive trauma claims, allowed rebuttal evidence in certain instances and stream - lined the appellate pWorkers» Comp court decisions, provided standards for repetitive trauma claims, allowed rebuttal evidence in certain instances and stream - lined the appellate process.

We also vigorously represent and advocate for our clients in court and before a variety of administrative tribunals including federal and provincial human rights tribunals, employment standards tribunals, workers compensation tribunals, and employment insurance tribunals.

Like other disclosures under the proposed rule, the information provided to workers» compensation carriers for treatment, payment or health care operations was subject to the minimum necessary standard.

Darryl advises clients regarding the interpretation and application of all labour, employment, human rights, pay equity, privacy, employment standards, workers» compensation, workplace safety and insurance, accessibility for the disabled, and occupational health and safety legislation (in both the private and public sectors).

Comment: One commenter voiced a need for a single standard for individually identifiable health information and disability and workers» compensation information; each category of information is located in their one electronic data base, but would be subjected to a different set of use and transmission rules.

(l) Standard: Disclosures for workers» compensation.

Utilizing a lower standard than the but - for test allows for workers compensation to provide some relief without relying on exhaustive scientific evidence.

Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors