Employers may have to pay more to undocumented workers

On February 5, 2009, in Getting the System, by Jerry Sisk

I have recently written on the proposal before the WCAC regarding undocumented workers being barred from collecting workers’ compensation benefits. If the proposal becomes law,  it is clear that undocumented workers would not have the ability to recover workers’ compensation benefits. However, they would arguably be able to recover under civil law for pain and [...]

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Foreign-born workers face difficulties in obtaining workers' compensation benefits

On January 28, 2009, in Getting Back to Work, by Jerry Sisk

For many foreign born  workers, obtaining medical treatment following a work injury can be extremely difficult. This can be due to misconceptions about the culture and language barriers. Let me give you an example.  The other day I was sitting in on a statement of my client to an insurance adjuster and their interpreter.  Fortunately, [...]

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Link roundup

On December 24, 2008, in Uncategorized, by Jerry Sisk

Limits sought on illegal workers’ right to comp | Bussiness Insurance Illegal immigrant wins comp cover | Business Insurance New analysis of workers comp laws and illegal workers | Working Immigrants 14% of Mexicans work in the U.S. | Working Immigrants

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The impact of illegal immigrants on the US economy

On November 17, 2008, in En Español, by Jerry Sisk

There are over 8.1 million illegal workers in the United States. Although they are here illegally, these workers are necessary to the workforce. The Perryman Group prepared an in-depth study on illegal immigrants and the effects they have on the US workforce. Highlights of the  findings include: The latest census data indicates that 1 of [...]

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