The South Carolina Senate confirmed the reappointment of three Workers’ Compensation Commissioners on April 16, 2014. Commissioner T. Scott Beck, Commission Avery Wilkerson, Jr. and Commissioner Aisha Taylor have been reappointed for terms from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2020. Commissioner Beck was also appointed as Chairman for a term beginning on June 30, 2014… Continue Reading
Don’t Miss the Kids’ Chance Annual BBQ and Bluegrass
Post by Rebecca HalbergPresident, Kids’ Chance SC Attention Upstate friends! Join us this Friday (February 8) for the Kids’ Chance Annual BBQ and Bluegrass fundraiser. The event will be in the Management Facility on the Flour Daniel campus, located at 101 Fluor Daniel Drive in Greenville. Please come enjoy an evening of fun fellowship,… Continue Reading
New Mileage Reimbursement Rate is 56.5 Cents Per Mile
Post by Rebecca Halberg The SCWCC increased the mileage reimbursement rate to 56.5 cents per mile, which is effective as of January 1, 2013. The previous mileage reimbursement rate, effective July 1, 2012, was 55.5 cents per mile. Here is a mileage reimbursement chart to assist you in calculating mileage incurred over varying reimbursement rates since… Continue Reading
SCWCC Develops System to Notify General Contractors of Insurance Coverage Cancellations
Post by Rebecca Halberg The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act holds general contractors liable for injuries sustained by employees of their subcontractors if the subcontractor fails to acquire or maintain proper workers’ compensation insurance coverage. As a general rule, general contractors should request a Certificate of Insurance from subcontractors upon commencement of each job. In… Continue Reading
Kids’ Chance Silent Auction Raises $17,812.23 for Scholarships
On behalf of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, thank you to all our donors, volunteers and bidders who made the 2012 Silent Auction a success. Your hard work allowed us to net $17,812.23 in scholarship funds for children of South Carolina workers killed or seriously injured in work-related accidents. Post by Rebecca Halberg, President, Kids’… Continue Reading
Upcoming Events in Charleston Kids’ Chance SC
Post by Rebecca Halberg I am excited to announce two new fundraisers benefiting Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Both fundraisers will be next week in Charleston. Join us for Swagger! On Thursday, September 20, 2012, join us for Swagger: A Fundraiser. A Fashion Show. The Fashion Show begins at 7:00 p.m. at Memminger Auditorium in Charleston. … Continue Reading
New Hearing and Informal Conference Cost Assessments
Post by Rebecca Halberg At the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission meeting today, the Commissioners approved the new hearing and informal conference cost assessments for Fiscal Year 2013, which runs from July 2012 through June 2013. South Carolina Code Regulations 67-614 and 67-804(H) give Commissioners the authority to issue cost assessments in certain situations. If a… Continue Reading
Clarification of Workers’ Compensation Appeals
Post by Rebecca Halberg Greetings blog readers! I returned to the office this week after maternity leave. I am proud to report that my twins, Hunter and Hayden, are healthy and happy. I will not burden all of you with pictures, but if you contact me individually I will be sure to share them with… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy to Present Free CLE for in-house counsel – "Managing Your Risks: A 2012 Perspective on Business, Social Media & Litigation Risks"
Post by Founding Partner Stan Lacy I am always proud when our attorneys are invited to work alongside other legal organizations to help educate and provide important information that can help us all do our jobs better. A week from today, several Collins & Lacy attorneys will be doing just that as we partner with the… Continue Reading
Kids’ Chance Making Headlines for a Great Cause
Post by Anne Marie Hempy It’s been an exciting time for Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Kids’ Chance is an organization that offers scholarships to South Carolina children of injured workers. Over the past two months, the mission and purpose of Kids’ Chance has been spotlighted in the media and through several community events. We are excited for… Continue Reading
