Category / Topic Archives: Death benefits
Scholarship Fund Available for Dependents of Deceased Injured Workers
By Jason Weinstock on June 9, 2009 Posted in Benefits,Death benefitsChildren, spouses, or other legal dependents of employees whose industrial injuries result in death or permanent total disability may be eligible for a scholarship with the College of Southern Nevada. This scholarship was established by the Nevada Self Insurers Association. For more information on how to apply for this scholarship, contact Jamille Watson (702) 651-5831 … Continue reading Scholarship Fund Available for Dependents of Deceased Injured Workers
Time to Change Exclusive Remedy Law in Nevada
By Jason Weinstock on May 1, 2009 Posted in Benefits,Death benefits,exclusive remedy,Workplace safetyI am surprised that no one is discussing making changes to Nevada’s exclusive remedy law as one of many proposed solutions to the workplace safety problem. The recent U.S. House and Senate Committee hearings on Capitol Hill concerning OSHA’s role in investigating workers’ fatalities prompted a suggestion from Representative Dina Titus this week that criminal … Continue reading Time to Change Exclusive Remedy Law in Nevada