Quote of the day
“It is a story not only about the behests but, more importantly, about what happened to the money. Where it went, and how little of it went to charity, particularly in 2014, tells the real story of intent.”
Flash: Lara Behested Money to Charity He Ran
In what is becoming a pattern of continuing crookery there is yet another story in the Ricardo Lara chronicles of corruption. He directed Funds to a Charity when he was CEO. Click here for the details. Workers’ Comp Executive
New York City transit employees missed a ridiculous amount of work days last year
The average New York City Transit employee missed 54 days of work last year, and experts say the high number is driving the agency’s skyrocketing overtime costs. Employees also took an average of six workers’ comp days and another five unpaid sick days, the data shows. New York Post
Former Oklahoma fireman files workers’ comp lawsuit against city
A former fireman for the city of Ardmore, Oklahoma is in an ongoing legal battle with the city after being twice denied workers’ compensation for his prostate cancer diagnosis. Daily Ardmoreite
Drinking enough water: One less thing to worry about
Every summer, well-meaning individuals and many news organizations feel compelled to remind us to drink more water. Contrary to many stories you may hear, there’s no real scientific proof that, for otherwise healthy people, drinking extra water has any health benefits, writes Dr. John Wilkinson. Mayo Clinic
Wisconsin workers’ comp division rolls out e-warrant filing system
Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development Division of Worker’s Compensation has rolled out a new electronic warrant filing system intended to streamline the warranting process of more than 4,000 transactions annually. The new e-warrant system allows the division’s staff to file warrants with circuit courts when it looks to recover benefits costs paid out of the state’s Uninsured Employers Fund. Estimated savings through the new process surpass $55,000 per year for the worker’s comp system. Wisconsin Law Journal