CJG Files Workers’ Compensation Claim for TBI
Last week Leto Copeley filed a request for a hearing with the North Carolina Industrial Commission in a workers’ compensation case for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury after she was hit in the head by a falling object while on the job. The claim is for lost wages, payment of the client’s medical bills, and payment for permanent injury. The client needed our help because her claim was denied by her employer.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Judges Diaz and Eagles Confirmed to Join Federal Bench
Ending two ridiculously long waits, the Senate has finally confirmed Charlotte Judge Albert Diaz to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and Greensboro Judge Catherine Eagles to the Middle District of North Carolina. Both will be excellent judges, and their confirmations have been long overdue. Other North Carolina nominations are still pending though. Former Magistrate Judge Max Cogburn was unanimously approved by Senate Judiciary Committee a couple of weeks ago for a seat on the Western District of North Carolina federal court, but has not gotten a confirmation vote in the full Senate...
Read MoreUnemployment Benefits Extended through 2011; More Help Needed
On Friday, President Obama signed the large tax cut bill that includes an extension of extended unemployment benefits through the end of 2011. While, the extension of those benefits was sorely needed, it is extremely unfortunate that the bill did not include additional spending measures that would stimulate the economy. As further evidence that the Great Recession continues, the latest report shows that North Carolina lost 12,500 jobs in November, more than any other state, pushing the statewide unemployment rate to 9.7 percent. Without further assistance, the economy is unlikely to...
Read MoreEEOC Issues New GINA Regulations
On November 9, 2010, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final regulations implementing the employment-related provisions in Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). Details on the new regulations can be found at the Federal Register and at the EEOC. Under Title II of GINA, it is illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information. Title II of GINA prohibits the use of genetic information in making employment decisions, restricts employers and other entities from requesting, requiring or...
Read MoreCongress Provides Funds to Save Teacher Jobs
Last week, the Senate finally passed the $26 billion package to aid states that are still reeling from the effects of the recession. The legislation provides $10 billion to retain teachers who might otherwise lose jobs to cutbacks, and an additional $16 billion to help states with rising health care costs. The bill was quickly passed by the House and signed by President Obama. Of that amount, North Carolina received about $300 million to save teachers’ jobs. North Carolina leaders are now figuring out when and how to use the money. Obviously, one possibility would be to use some...
Read MoreUnemployment Extension Finally Passed Over Republican Filibuster
Senate Democrats, with the help of only two Republicans, were finally available to break the deadlock over the extension of unemployment benefits. President Obama signed the bill this past Thursday. This bill provides a continuation of the program of extended benefits for those who exhaust the standard 26 weeks of unemployment benefits. Coverage is here, here. Although this bill is only a small part of the jobs-boosting agenda Congress needs to have, it was still vital for millions of unemployed having great difficulty finding a job in this broken economy. For an example, see...
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