By: Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

Representing the Injured or Disabled member

Part 40: Challenging Workers Compensation Decisions Made by Labor & Industries

This article is the 40th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them.  For some time now and continuing for the next several weeks, we are publishing, in various segments, a book information on how state and federal laws protect your members who are hurt or otherwise unable to work. Topics covered include disability discrimination law, the FMLA, job protection rights under the CBA, workers compensation, disability benefits, disability tax credit, and the right to bring a civil lawsuit.

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By: Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member

Part 39: Restoration to Work following Recovery under Workers Compensation

This article is the 39th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them.  Over the past several weeks and continuing for the next several weeks, we are publishing, in various segments, information on how state and federal laws protect your members who are hurt or otherwise unable to work.  We will cover topics including disability discrimination law, the FMLA, job protection rights under the CBA, workers compensation, disability benefits, and the right to bring a civil lawsuit.

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By: Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

This article is the 38th  in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them.  Over the next several weeks we’ll be publishing, in various segments, information on how state and federal laws protect your members who are hurt or otherwise unable to work. We’ll cover topics including disability discrimination law, the FMLA, job protection rights under the CBA, workers compensation, disability benefits, and the right to bring a civil lawsuit. For those who are planning to file a lawsuit may consider hiring a civil litigation attorney. And those who have sustained injuries that lead to permanent disability may consider consulting a social security disability lawyer or a social security disability attorney for professional legal advice. For those with a disability who are looking for employment, there are disability employment services such as Good Sammy who may be able to assist.

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By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

This article is the 37th  in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them.  Over the several weeks and continuing for the next several weeks, we’ll be publishing, in various segments, information on how state and federal laws protect your members who are hurt or otherwise unable to work. We’ll cover topics including disability discrimination law, the FMLA, job protection rights under the CBA, workers compensation, disability benefits, and the right to bring a civil lawsuit.

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By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member

Part 36: An Introduction to Workers Compensation and the Injured Public Safety Officer

This article is the 36th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them.  Over the next several weeks and continuing for the next several weeks, we’ll be publishing, in various segments, information on how state and federal laws protect your members who are hurt or otherwise unable to work. We’ll cover topics including disability discrimination law, the FMLA, job protection rights under the CBA, workers compensation, disability benefits, and the right to bring a civil lawsuit.

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By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member

Part 35: An Introduction to Workers Compensation and the Injured Public Safety Officer

This article is the 35th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them.  Over the several weeks and continuing for the next several weeks, we’ll be publishing, in various segments, information on how state and federal laws protect your members who are hurt or otherwise unable to work. We’ll cover topics including disability discrimination law, the FMLA, job protection rights under the CBA, workers compensation, disability benefits, and the right to bring a civil lawsuit.

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