In their book, “Getting to YES, Negotiating Agreement without Giving In,” Roger Fisher and William Ury discuss alternatives to positional negotiating. It is a must read for all mediators and a strongly suggested read for any attorney who participates in the negotiation process. Positional negotiating is what we see in most workers compensation mediations. Each… Continue Reading
New Year Means New Rate
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
