Quote of the day
"With the economy the way it is, there are a lot less contractors out there, and the ones that are hanging on are cutting corners, and one of the ways they do that is by workers' comp."
Carol Porter, an investigator supervisor for the state of Florida
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Alberta WCB Apologizes to Firefighter Who Became Homeless
A former Calgary firefighter who became homeless after his Workers Compensation Board payments were cut off is getting an apology from the board. Greg McDougall, a nearly 30-year veteran, was diagnosed in 2001 with post-traumatic stress disorder because of his job and can no longer work; the board cut of his compensation after 11 months and he became homeless within a year. Edmonton Sun
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Economy Spurs Unlicensed Contractors in Florida
Cape Coral homeowners, already under pressure from a tight economy locally and nationally, could encounter another problem: unlicensed contractors. By Gray Rohrer, Cape Coral Daily Breeze
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Missouri County Looks for Less Costly Workers’ Comp Policy
In southwest Missouri, Pulaski County Commissioners consider a proposal for workers’ compensation and other insurance. By Darrell Todd Maurina, Waynesville Daily Guide
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Employers Can Make Strides Against Obesity
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to obesity, and with a few simple procedures, employers can help staff address it. The workplace offers an unrivaled opportunity to apply the principles of prevention of occupational ill health to common public health issues. Personneltoday.com (U.K.)
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Survey: Majority of Province’s Workplaces Break Safety Laws
Six out of ten Ontario workplaces are breaking the province’s occupational health and safety training laws, according to a recent survey conducted by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board. Dave Killham, Executive Director of the Workers Health & Safety Center, says the number probably is inflated and heavily weighted by public sector employers and union organized workplaces. Straight Goods (Canada)
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