Workers' Compensation News
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Valassis Media in Mich. Named 'Cool' Workplace
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08/30/2005
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State: MI | Segment: Business | 0
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Market-services company Valassis has made the 60 "Cool
Places to Work" in Michigan list named by Crain's Detroit Business.
Valassis was ranked second in its category among nearly 300 companies nominated by employees for work/life initiatives, talent
management, organizational communicati...Read More
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VIAW Holding Events at Political Functions 8/25
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08/19/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Events | 0
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California injured worker's coalition, VIAW, will be holding two different events on August 25, 2005: one in Oakland and another in Sacramento.
In Sacramento, the Assembly will vote on VIAW sponsored SB 1023 that provides a penalty against claims administrators who fail to follow a fin...Read More
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Volunteer Firefighters Top Fatality List
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08/17/2005
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State: NA | Segment: Safety | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Volunteer firefighters sustained the highest death rates by far out of all volunteer occupations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
In the United States, an estimated 59 million people spend a median of 52 hours each year volunteering, most often in religious, educational, ...Read More
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VIAW Launches 19 Days of Horror Stories
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08/16/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Events | 0
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VotersInjuredatWork.org on Monday launched a 19-day campaign spotlighting daily an injured California worker they say has been harmed by the governor's deep cuts in their permanent disability compensation. The "Permanent Disability Horror Story" campaign seeks to have the Legislature and the...Read More
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VIAW Lists Upcoming Events
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08/15/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Events | 0
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VotersInjuredatWork.org has several events scheduled in the upcoming weeks:
Sunday, Aug. 14: Join other members for an informal picnic at Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove/Florin Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 16: The Sacramento District meeting at 2 p.m., 3031 F St., Sac...Read More
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Vermont Doctors Unhappy With Fee Proposal
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08/11/2005
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State: VT | Segment: Medicine | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Vermont is pushing to reduce the annual medical costs to the workers' compensation system and physicians' fees are being targeted.
The state Department of Labor has proposed rules that would freeze the treatment fees for doctors at 1995 levels, the Associated Press reported this week. The ...Read More
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VIAW Holding Meetings in Sacramento Area
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08/08/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Politics | 0
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VotersInjuredatWork.org is holding several meetings in the Sacramento area this month, the advocacy group announced on its Web site.
*On Sunday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., members will hold an informal picnic at Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove/Florin Road. Children are welco...Read More
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Vocational Ed Safety Alliance Signed in Mass.
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08/05/2005
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State: MA | Segment: Safety | 0
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Several Massachusetts organizations have signed a safety alliance with federal OSHA on behalf of vocational education students and their teachers.
The alliance is designed to provide training to recognize and prevent workplace hazards and was signed by federal and state OSHA, the Massachuse...Read More
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Vocational Benefits Held Steady in Oregon
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07/25/2005
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State: OR | Segment: Regulatory | 0
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Oregon insurers spent an average of $16,600 for vocational assistance, job re-training and equipment to help injured workers find new employment in 2004.
The average cost of benefits for vocational assistance under workers' compensation was $16,596 for 631 cases that closed last year. The ...Read More
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VIAW Fresno Chapter Meets Saturday
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07/13/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Politics | 0
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VotersInjuredatWork.org will hold the first meeting of its Fresno District Chapter on Saturday, July 16.
The meeting will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2377 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite 108, Fresno.
District Chairman Keith Farris, Executive Director Peggy Sugarman and President Mar...Read More
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