The Supreme Court withdrew its opinion in Clemmons v. Lowe’s Home Center and replaced it with a new opinion. The Court removed the language regarding the fact that Clemmons was actually working at the time of the hearing and, therefore, was not totally disabled. The Court mandated the use of regional impairment ratings in awards… Continue Reading
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Commission Adopts Administrative Order to Implement Electronic Payment of Compensation
At the June 19, 2017 Business Meeting of the Full South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Commissioners adopted an administrative Order pending changes to the regulations of the Commission to implement the option of electronic payment of compensation to injured workers. Although Section 42-9-450 was adopted by the legislature and signed by Governor McMaster on… Continue Reading
