In the context of an NC Workers’ Compensation case, a Mediation–formally referred to as a “Mediated Settlement Conference”–is an attempt by two or more parties to resolve an outstanding dispute through voluntary agreement. Often, this attempt comprises an effort by the parties to “Settle” the claim in its entirety, for a lump sum of […]
Comments Off on Mediation and Settlement in NC Workers’ Compensation Cases Continue Reading...As the North Carolina Industrial Commission notes on its website, “[t]he North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act requires that all businesses that employ three or more employees, including those operating as corporations, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies and partnerships, obtain workers’ compensation insurance or qualify as self-insured employers for purposes of paying workers’ compensation benefits to […]
Comments Off on Employers’ Requirement to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance Continue Reading...Follow These Steps to Report a Work-Related Injury The North Carolina Industrial Commission has published guidance for injured workers under limited circumstances. Among the topics the Industrial Commission has addressed is the action to be taken by an injured worker in order properly to report a work injury. According to the Industrial Commission, an injured worker […]
Comments Off on From the N.C. Industrial Commission: Follow These Steps to Report a Work-Related Injury Continue Reading...According the the North Carolina Industrial Commission, the Mission of this very important North Carolina state government agency is as follows: The North Carolina Industrial Commission is an agency of the State of North Carolina created by the General Assembly in 1929 to administer the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. In 1949, the Industrial […]
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