Worker’s Compensation, Election & Politics Law

Colorado Construction Legislation Update

by Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 5/13/2013

The 2013 Colorado Legislative Session ended on May 8, 2013. Although construction issues were not at the forefront, a few bills pertinent to the construction industry did appear and pass this Session. This advisory provides...more

Capitol Report: Bill Revising Florida’s 2012 Captive Insurance Law Passed By 2013 Florida Legislature

by Kelly Cruz-Brown | Carlton Fields on 5/8/2013

Committee Substitute for House Bill 1191 (CS/HB 1191) makes several changes to Florida’s captive insurance law to remedy unintended consequences that may have resulted from the 2012 enactment of Committee Substitute for...more

Alabama Legislative Update – Week 10: Slow and Steady Movement by Senate and House

by Denise Killebrew, Dennis Nabors | Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 4/23/2013

As the Alabama Legislature moves closer to adjournment, legislation is making slow but steady progress. Tuesday and Thursday marked the 21st and 22nd days of the 2013 Regular Session. With only eight legislative days left and...more

Nonsubscriber Legislative Update

by Trek Doyle | Winstead PC on 4/16/2013

As we near the end of the regular session of the Texas legislature (May 27), we wanted to give you a quick update on the status of various proposed nonsubscriber-related bills. Similar measures to these have been proposed...more

California Chamber of Commerce Releases Its 2013 List of “Job Killer” Bills

by Anthony Oncidi, Mira Serrill-Robins | Proskauer - California Employment Law on 4/12/2013

The California Chamber of Commerce has just released its annual list of “job killer” bills that have been proposed in the California Legislature. This year’s list identifies 32 proposed laws, including six new “Costly...more

Recently Enacted Legislation of Interest to California Employers

by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 10/5/2012

September 30 was the last day for California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to sign or veto bills passed by the State Legislature during its 2011-2012 Regular Session. Governor Brown signed several bills of interest to...more

More than 20 new insurance-related bills signed into law by Governor Brown

by Barger & Wolen on 10/2/2012

September 30, 2012, was the deadline for Governor Jerry Brown to take action on bills passed by the California Legislature during the 2012 regular legislative session....more

California Legislature Passes Insurance-Related Bills Prior to Ending 2012 Session

by Barger & Wolen on 9/5/2012

The California Legislature’s regular 2012 session ended on August 31. In the last days of the session, legislators passed hundreds of bills, including several insurance-related measures. Here are noteworthy insurance-related...more

Bill That Could Nullify Howell Moves Forward

by Barger & Wolen on 7/5/2012

California trial lawyers have made no secret of their intent to nullify the Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. decision with new legislation this year. If Howell is nullified or restricted by legislation this...more

New Written Notice Required To New Employees In 2012

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 11/30/2011

The California Legislature was very active this year, as it has regularly been in the past. While California Governor Brown vetoed many proposed new laws, several important employment-related legislative bills were signed...more

Illinois Workers’ Comp Bill Passes

by Howard Ankin on 6/7/2011

As we discussed in recent posts, changes to Illinois’ workers’ compensation have been on the horizon for a few months now. One sticking point in recent drafts of the proposed legislation that was of great concern was the...more

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Legislation/Reform

by Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson &... on 5/23/2011

It is May 22, 2011 and the Illinois Legislature has until May 31st to deform Work Comp. Word is that they will stay in session every day until the end. It is clear that there is a strong desire by the Democrats in the House...more

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Reform, May 18, 2011

by Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson &... on 5/19/2011

Yes, Workers’ Compensation “reform” is still on the minds of the Illinois legislators. This morning the following email alert from the Illinois Trial Lawyers was in my mailbox: Strong rumor that Democratic leadership may...more

Decline in Trade Union Membership in the UK and some very interesting statistics

by PHILIP HENSON on 5/5/2011

Philip Henson, Partner, and head of employment law, in the City of London law firm Bargate Murray discusses the key findings of new Government report showing the decline of Trade Union membership in the UK....more

Industrial Relations (Voting Procedures) Bill rejected in UK Parliament

by PHILIP HENSON on 5/2/2011

A motion for leave to introduce a Private Members’ Bill which would have made some strikes illegal if they were not supported by a majority of union members at that workplace has been rejected. The discussion about the Bill,...more

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Reform Not Yet Enacted

by Howard Ankin on 4/27/2011

As we recently reported, reform of the Illinois workers’ compensation system is on the horizon and there has been a strong push by some legislators to amend the Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”) in ways that will reduce...more

Proposed Illinois Legislation Would Decimate Workers’ Compensation

by Howard Ankin on 4/13/2011

Last week, Illinois Representative John Bradley introduced House Bill 1032. This proposed legislation would effectively repeal the Workers’ Compensation Act, leaving injured workers to fend for themselves in Illinois...more

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Reform, Abolish the Commission

by Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson &... on 4/8/2011

I am sure you have read the Illinois Statehouse News. State Representative John Bradley, Democrat, filed an amendment to House Bill 1032 calling for the end of the Workers’ Compensation system in Illinois. He is quoted in the...more

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Reform Spring 2011

by Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson &... on 3/7/2011

Well, if you thought the fight was over when the fall veto session concluded, you were wrong. Two Senate bills by passed the Committee process and could very well make their way to a vote on the Senate floor as early as...more

Illinois Politics and Workers’ Compensation: Race for Governor

by Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson &... on 10/4/2010

Unless you are injured, or know a loved one who has been hurt on the job, a decision to vote usually does not take into consideration the issue of Workers’ Compensation. In less than 30 days, the voters of Illinois will elect...more

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