- 01
- Jul
- 2020
Alabama Workers’ Compensation Rate Change Effective July 1, 2020
As of July 1, 2020, the maximum workers’ compensation payable is increased to $920.00 per week and the minimum is increased to $253.00 per week. The memorandum regarding the ne…
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- Jun
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive w…
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- Jun
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive w…
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- Jun
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive we…
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- May
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, June 1, 2020 at 11:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different regions of the United States will present a t…
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- May
- 2020
Presiding Judge of Alabama County Enters Virtual Court Proceeding Order Which Applies to Non-Jury Trials and Other Proceedings In Light Of COVID-19
On April 24, 2020, the presiding judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, Jefferson County, entered an Administrative Order concerning the holding of non-jury court …
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- Apr
- 2020
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Extends all Prior Orders and Deadlines Concerning COVID-19
On April 30, 2020, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tom Parker, issued an Order which extended all previously issued administrative orders related to COVID-19. As a result,…
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- Apr
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host the Second of a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different regions of the United States will present a tim…
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- Apr
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19
On April 6, 2020 at 10:00am (CST) Minnesota attorney, Mark Kleinschmidt, will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled "COVID-19: FACTS and FEAR for a Workers' Co…
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- Mar
- 2020
Alabama Governor Issues Proclamation Regarding Notaries and Witnesses
On March 26, Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation that temporarily allows notaries who are licensed attorneys or operating under the supervision of a licensed attorney to not…
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- Mar
- 2020
Questions and Answers Regarding Alabama Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
New Jersey lawyer and nationally recognized workers’ compensation guru, John Geaney recently posted a COVID-19 Q&A on his award winning Blog site. The questions are…
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- Mar
- 2020
April 2020 Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division Seminars Cancelled
The Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division seminars scheduled for April 9th in Orange Beach and April 23rd in Birmingham are cancelled. Per Director, Steve …
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- Mar
- 2020
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Issues Temporary Rules Regarding Workers’ Compensation Settlements
On March 18, 2020, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tom Parker, issued an Order setting forth temporary rules regarding workers’ compensation settlements. Per the Order…
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- Mar
- 2020
Alabama Occupational Diseases and COVID-19
In Alabama, an occupational disease is defined as “a disease arising out of and in the course of employment… which is due to hazards in excess of those ordinarily incident t…
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- Mar
- 2020
Director of Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division Issues Memorandum Concerning Ombudsman Program
On March 18, 2020, the Director of the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Workers’ Compensation Division, Steve Garrett, released a Memorandum concerning the Ombudsman Progr…
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- Mar
- 2020
COVID-19 Impact on Alabama Courts and ADOL Ombudsman Program
Alabama Court Appearances Temporarily Suspended On March 13, 2020, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an administrative order which suspended all court appearances for 30 days. …
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- Mar
- 2020
Alabama House Bill Proposes Adoption of IRS’s Rules for Determining Employment Status
Alabama State Representative Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) recently introduced House Bill 77, which would require employers and state agencies to use the guidelines specified by the Int…
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- Feb
- 2020
Alabama Employer’s Attempt at Dismissal Based on Exclusivity Provision Fails Due to Unresolved Issues of Fact Regarding Physical Attack on Employee
Alabama’s Workers’ Compensation Act has an exclusivity provision that shields employers from tort claims resulting from injuries, or death, caused by an accident or occupational…
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- Feb
- 2020
Alabama Department of Labor Needs to Know the County Where the Benefit Review Conference Occurred
Regardless of whether a workers’ compensation settlement is finalized before a Circuit Court Judge or an ADOL Ombudsman, the ADOL Workers’ Compensation Division, must receive a …
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- Feb
- 2020
Alabama Legislation Seeks to Create PTSD Physical Injury Requirement Exception for First Responders
Alabama is a physical-mental state which means you have to have a physical injury in order to be able to recover mental injuries. Ten years ago,the Alabama Court of Civil Appea…
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