The Workers' Compensation Administration issued a number of interesting opinions that were appealed this year, dealing with the combining of impairments; the analysis for determining whether alcohol use results in a diminution or complete bar to recovery; several cases concerning the extent of and limitation on the WCA's "exclusive remedy;" and WCA jurisdiction over claims arising on property wholly owned and operated by an Indian Tribe.
Attorney, arbitrator, mediator and ALJ Pilar Vaile discusses updates and issues of interest in Labor and Employment law, from the perspective of an ADR Professional. For more information on the author, please see www.pilarvailepc.com.
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Showing posts with label tribe. Show all posts
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Monday, January 3, 2011
NM Workers’ Compensation Law Update – 2010
Labels:
causation,
combined impairment,
intoxication,
sovereign immunity,
tribe,
workers compensation
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