Blog Posts in 2018

• Posted By Deirdre Aretini 17-Apr-2018

  Worker's Compensation Case Law Update: Limits on the Remedial Medical Treatment Exception to the Statute of Limitations Defense

  In Ring Power Corp. v. Murphy, No. 1D17-1316 (Fla. 1 st DCA Feb. 23, 2018) [1] , Florida’s First District Court of Appeals held that an implanted medical device that serves a temporary purpose does not toll the two (2) year statute of ...

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• Posted By Crystal Corry 29-Mar-2018

  Judging Misconduct In The Workplace- Recent JCC Decisions Regarding An Interpretation Of The Misconduct Defense Under 440.15(4)(E), Which Precludes An Injured Worker's Entitlement To Temporary Partial Disability Benefits

  I. Relevant Statutes: Misconduct Defense- “The Law” Sexual harassment, bullying, and incidents of violence- all too prevalent headlines stream across the screens of our daily lives time and again. As such, it may be no surprise that these ...

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• Posted By Charlotte Kelly 20-Feb-2018

  Retaliation Claims

  After an employee experiences an on-the-job injury, employers must also address the daunting reality of potentially dealing with an associated retaliation claim. Workers' Compensation retaliation claims are totally separate from the ...

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• Posted By Starlene McGory 22-Jan-2018

  Adjuster Depositions - Do's and Don'ts

  As an adjuster in a workers’ compensation matter, giving a deposition to claimant’s counsel is usually the last thing an adjuster looks forward to doing or has time to do. The day to day rigors of claims adjusting are enough, i.e. making ...

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• Posted By Crystal Corry 9-Jan-2018

  Updated Case Law And Recent Jcc Decisions Re The Injured Worker's Right To A One Time Change Of Physician As Per 440.13 (2)(F)

  “When you play the game of thrones, you win or die. There is no middle ground”- Cersei Lannister - Season 1, Episode 7 Cersei Lannister, queen of the seven kingdoms and member of the wealthiest and most powerful family in Westeros, gives ...

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• Posted By Deirdre Aretini 4-Jan-2018

  Employer Reminder: Don't Use Settlement Agreements to Stop Employees from Filing EEOC Complaints

  Amid the deluge of sexual harassment allegations involving a broad spectrum of high-profile men, the Equal Employment Opportunity Chairperson (EEOC) Chai Feldblum wants to remind employers of the limits on employment settlement agreements. Feldbaum ...

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