October 18, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 55: The LEOFF II Right to Sue the Employer

By Jim Cline

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This article is the 55th 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 last few months and continuing for the next few weeks, we’re 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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September 14, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 52: Coordinating Disability Benefits from Multiple Sources

By Jim Cline

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This article is the 52nd 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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August 31, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 50: Employee Safety Regulations

By Jim Cline

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This article is the 50th 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 have been and will be publishing, in various segments, 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, and the right to bring a civil lawsuit.

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July 13, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 49: Coordinating Disability Benefits from Multiple Sources

By Jim Cline

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This article is the 49th 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 have been and will be 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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June 30, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 48: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers and the “Line of Duty” Limitation

By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

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This article is the 48th 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 have been and will be 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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June 22, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 47: Scope of Who is Eligible for Federal Benefits for “Public Safety Officers” Under PSOBA

By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

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This article is the 47th 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 have been and will be 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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June 15, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 46: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers

By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

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This article is the 46th in a multiple part series covering the rights of those that have suffered from a slip and fall incident or any other type of accident or mishap. Those injured and disabled members require support and assistance from legal council as well as a union or guild representative. Over the past several weeks and continuing for the next several weeks, we have been and will be 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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June 7, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 45: Disability Benefits under the CBA — Should they be Added to your Contract?

By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

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This article is the 45th 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 have been and will be 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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May 31, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 44: Other Forms of Insurance Benefits for the Injured Public Safety Employee

By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

Workmans Comp 150
This article is the 44th 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 have been and will be 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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May 22, 2017

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 43: Social Security Benefits for the Injured Public Safety Employee

By Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson

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This article is the 43rd 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 have been and will be 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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