workers comp
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Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Workers Comp Law Does Not Block Discrimination Suit
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled yesterday that workers’ compensation exclusivity does not bar a firefighter’s suit for disability discrimination. If…
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NJ Supreme Court: The Term Volunteer Firefighter Is Not Limited to Volunteer Firefighters Who Are Employed
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that a state statute providing workers compensation benefits to volunteer firefighters who are…
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Compensation for Voluntary Attendance at Open House
Today’s burning question: Our department hosts an open house during fire prevention week. When the recession hit back in 2009…
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Fireman’s Rule and Recovering for Injuries
Today’s burning question: I am a career firefighter and tore my left MCL on a medical call when a patient…
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Florida Comp Ruling Favors St Pete Firefighter
Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling by a three judge panel that concluded that Florida’s 104…
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Illinois Division Chief Sues for Comp Retaliation
A division chief with the Tri-State Fire Protection District has filed suit alleging his discharge last October was retaliation for…
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Lake Delta FD Stops Responding When City Denies Comp Coverage
The Lake Delta Fire Department from Rome, New York closed its doors yesterday, after the City of Rome announced it…
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