Week 43 of 2009
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Two Things You Should Do if You Are Hurt at Work
When a person is hurt at work, the are two steps that the worker should immediately take to comply with Kansas law. The first is the notice requirement, which provides that you must give your employer notice of the injury within 10 days. This notice should be given to a supervisor. It can be a [...]
Bankruptcy Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Congress amended the bankruptcy law in 1986 to create a new bankruptcy remedy specifically for farmers and ranchers, known as Chapter 12. Prior to that, farmers and ranchers were forced to reorganize under Chapter 11, which is really designed for non-farm businesses, or file under Chapter 13, which is primarily intended for individuals with consumer [...]
Work Disability Under Kansas Workers Compensation
by Paul Post
The Kansas Supreme Court recently handed down a decision favorable to injured workers seeking work disability. Injured workers with so-called “whole body” injuries (head, neck, back) who subsequently lost their employment have been able to claim work disability, which is usually higher than the functional impairment or disability caused by the injury, itself. The [...]