July 30, 2012
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled recently that a worker who fell while making coffee in the workplace is not covered under workers’ compensation because she could have incurred the same injury outside of work. Several states make it difficult for claimants who have suffered certain types of injuries or other health crisis (e.g., heart attack)Read full story…
July 27, 2012
The fantastic fictional world of J.K. Rowling has one particular item which many would give their eyeteeth to own, with many more wishing they had something like it in their school days! I refer, of course, to Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. Invisibility provides protection, if not immunity, from the repercussions of one’s actions, good orRead full story…
July 26, 2012
The technology companies in the US have always claimed themselves utterly baffled by the approach taken by policymakers to H1-B visas. We face the real problem of having fewer takers for STEM education, reducing the possibility of growing local talent into budding new scientists, engineers and mathematicians. Without a continuous source of new local talent,Read full story…
July 25, 2012
Under the SCA, the government contractors – whether prime or sub – are expected to meet the following provisions: Pay minimum wages as per prevailing rates; Pay fringe benefits including medical care, pensions, compensation for injuries, unemployment benefits, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay ; Ensure that the services are performed in a safe andRead full story…
July 18, 2012
Determining the applicable wages and benefits as well as safety and health precautions applicable under the Services Contract Act (SCA) is a very demanding and tricky task. Every solicitation, award, modification or exercise of a new option, contract extension or change to the scope of work must reflect the wages and benefits reflected in theRead full story…