Recent Case Finds that Title VII Bars Employers from Discriminating on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
by Vincent A. Toreno, Esq. Title VII prohibits several types of discrimination including discrimination “because of sex.” But the courts have refused to accept sexual orientation as a protected class under Title VII. However, court
With More Workers Failing Drug Tests, Some Employers Turn to Refugees as Ready Replacements
by Vincent A. Toreno, Esq. Following years of decline, the number of employees testing positive for drugs has increased steadily and is now at a ten-year high according to a report recently released by Quest
Is an Injury Compensable When it Happened on a Personal Errand? Maybe – If You’re a Continuous Employee
by Vincent A. Toreno, Esq. Although the general rule is that an injury sustained while an employee is going to and from work does not arise out of and in the course of the employment,
KDA is Pleased to Announce New Associates Tyler Jones and Chris Pugh
KDA continues to grow and welcomes new associates Tyler Jones and Chris Pugh! Tyler obtained his law degree from the University of Georgia. While in law school, he worked for the Gwinnett County Law Department,
Trump’s “2-for-1” Regulation Reform May Impact Recently Enacted OSHA Rules
by Jennifer M. Smith, Esq. President Trump recently signed an executive order which would require agencies, including OSHA, to eliminate two prior regulations for each new regulation which is issued. This could mean that recently
Firefighter Cancer Bill Won’t be Extinguished, but Moves out of Work Comp Arena
by Jennifer M. Smith, Esq. After Governor Deal vetoed a similar bill last year, firefighters in Georgia vowed to renew efforts for legislation allowing firefighters to more easily obtain workers’ compensation benefits for occupational diseases
Effective Communication with Physicians
by Jennifer M. Smith, Esq. We recently gave a presentation on how to effectively communicate with physicians. Because medical opinions are the cornerstone of most workers’ compensation cases, we wanted to share the suggestions with
2016: It’s Been a Great Year
Looking back on 2016, KDA was fortunate enough to have an exciting year of growth as new associates and staff joined the KDA family. An important part of KDA’s mission is to extend the family
Why Can’t I Close This Claim? Strategies for Taking Action on the Most Challenging Files
by Kenneth A. David, Esq. It's the end of the year and the same "old dog" file you have had for many years just won’t go away. It's not for a lack of effort. No
Audio End of the Year Message 12/13/16
Ken David & Associates would like to wish you a happy holiday season as we approach the end of the year and our ten year anniversary!
