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Find Solutions & Strategies June 3, 2013 |
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 Arbitration & Workers' Comp
When can a former union member be bound to arbitration? |
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In what appears to be a case of first impression, the issue before a WCAB panel was whether an employee, who was a former union member, could be bound to arbitration. Read more about this panel decision.
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| new saww and cola rate | |
 Dept. of Labor Posts SAWW Information for 2014 COLA Calculations, by Richard M. Jacobsmeyer, Esq. The US Department of Labor has issued its 1st Quarter Unemployment statistics for the State Average Weekly Wages (SAWW) used for calculating statutory increases in Minimum and Maximum TD benefits under Labor Code §4453(a)(10) and also Life Pension Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) pursuant to Labor Code § 4659. The SAWW increased for the relevant period (1st Quarter of 2013) to $1,067.25, an increase of $7.87 from last year's figure $1059.38. The increase in the SAWW results in a 0.742% (approximately 3/4 of a percent) increase in the minimum and maximum benefit rates as well as life pension COLA rates. Minimum and Maximum rates for 2013 were $1,066.72 and $160.00 respectively. Read more.
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Defense Attorney. Bradford & Barthel is looking to add another attorney for our newest office in Los Angeles. Bradford & Barthel, a leader in Workers' Compensation Defense, is seeking dynamic, diverse candidates who thrive in an environment with multiple opportunities for growth. We offer competitive benefits in a collegial, diverse atmosphere. Contact sbradford@bradfordbarthel.com.
Dept. of Industrial Relations. $4,674 to $10,477/month DOE. Litigate a variety of labor and employment matters at admin. and civil trial and appellate levels including, workers' comp., prevailing wage/public works, and public employment. Travel throughout SoCal may be required. Send a State Application (Form STD 678) with a resume and 2 recent writing samples to: DIR, Office of the Director - Legal Unit, Attn: Hiring Coordinator, 320 W. 4th St., Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90013, or by email to juribe@dir.ca.gov.
Associate Attorneys, Legal Assistants. Workers' Compensation defense firm located in Los Angeles (mid-Wilshire) is seeking associate attorneys, and legal assistants who can assist in Lien Negotiations. Some experience preferred but willing to train. Also, seeking Attorneys for Orange County office, located in Anaheim. Salary + Benefits include 401k, health and dental, parking, Profit Sharing. Please email your resume (PDF) via jvilla@hay-fel.com or via fax at 213-385-9511 Attention: Maribeth. |
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