It is a new year, and with that comes a new maximum compensation rate for workers’ compensation claimants in South Carolina. The new maximum weekly compensation rate for accidents occurring on or after January 1, 2016 is $784.03. This new maximum compensation rate was determined by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce’s certification… Continue Reading
Latest on Uber: Are the Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?
The California Labor Commission recently ruled an Uber driver was an employee of Uber–as opposed to an independent contractor–and therefore must be reimbursed approximately $4,000.00 for expenses she incurred as an Uber driver. Uber is a ride-sharing company that allows a person to request a ride via the company’s smart phone application. Once a request… Continue Reading
Exotic Dancer Entitled to Workers’ Comp After Being Shot in Club
Addressing an issue that is being litigated around the country, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled this month that an exotic dancer was an employee of a gentlemen’s club and is therefore entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Lewis v. L.B. Dynasty, — S.C. –, — S.E.2d –, No. 2012-213376, 2015 WL 1223710 (Mar. 18, 2015). Lewis danced… Continue Reading
