by EC_Admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Eraclides Gazette, Legal Updates
Few concepts have spurred more debate and dispute in recent years than the ever-changing definition of “employee,” and the establishment of an employment relationship under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. As the national work force continues to evolve from...
by EC_Admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Eraclides Gazette, Legal Updates
Orlando Florida has seen a rise in residents with medical marijuana cards since the legalization of marijuana for medical use in 2016. Not surprisingly, the legalization of medical marijuana at the state level is now raising questions of its use and the doctors that...
by EC_Admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Legal Updates
In March of 2020 Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, issued a directive indicating Frontline StateEmployees 1who test positive for COVID should be generally processed as compensable occupational diseaseworkers’ compensation claims. Despite this, the...
by EC_Admin | Aug 19, 2021 | Legal Updates
Wes Heim – Tampa wheim@eraclides.com In July of 2020 we took a look at the OJCC and the impact of COVID-19 generally (July 2020 Article) and in September I revisited the topic noting some of the emerging litigation trends (September 2020 Article). Just a few...
by EC_Admin | Apr 1, 2021 | Legal Updates
Wes Heim – Tampa wheim@eraclides.com Just a few days ago Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 72 into law and, in doing so, created a robust shield against the anticipated onslaught of COVID-19 lawsuits within the State of Florida. Generally, the...
by EC_Admin | Sep 29, 2020 | Legal Updates
COVID-19 & THE OJCC REVISITED An update on the pandemic and its ongoing impact in the Florida Workers’ Compensation system. By: Wes Heim – Tampa Just a few months ago we took a look at how the OJCC had been affected by the...
