During this economic turmoil, many employers are forced to lay off some of their work force.  In considering workers compensation issues, layoff preparations must be considered.
Make sure that as the employer you notify your claims administrator that you are going to have to make layoffs.  Make sure that you also notify your legal counsel to help address any legal issues which may come up as you select those to be laid off.
If you have any workers currently receiving temporary total disability benefits consider bringing them back to work BEFORE their …

After having been repeatedly tagged on Facebook, I decided to give in and write my list.  I have decided to included it herein for my Twitter fans and others.

In no particular order, here we go…..
1. I was born at Saline Memorial Hospital on Mother’s Day in 1967. Every time my birthday falls on a Sunday it is always Mother’s Day as well.
2. I have lived in Benton my entire life and I am currently in my third house on the same street since 1976. I just keep moving to a …

Elder abuse is defined as any form of mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person and includes seven categories.
1.  Physical Abuse: force that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment and can include assault, battery and inappropriate restraint.
2.  Sexual abuse: non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an older person
3.  Domestic violence: an escalating pattern of violence by an intimate partner where violence is used to exercise power and control.
4.  Psychological abuse: the willful infliction of mental or emotional anguish by threat, humiliation or other verbal …

The prosecuting attorney approached the witness. “Do you happen to know any of the people you see in the jury box?”

The witness looked them over and thought carefully before replying.
“Yes, I know more than half of them.”

“Keep in mind the solemn oath you have made before this court,”
continued the attorney. “Can you swear that you know more than half of them?”

“Why, I most certainly can!” the witness fired back. “In fact, I’ll swear I know more than all of them put together.”