Monthly Archives: June 2011

What is workers’ compensation?

-as explained by John Doak, Insurance Commissioner, State of Oklahoma Workers’ compensation is an insurance system that pays benefits to workers injured on the job to cover medical care, part of lost wages and permanent disability. In return, employers may … Continue reading

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Who’s Paying for Gabrielle Giffords’ Rehabilitation?

Posted on: June 16, 2011 5:11 PM, by Liz Borkowski It’s wonderful to hear what substantial progress US Representative Gabrielle Giffords has made in recovering from the traumatic brain injury she sustained from being shot in the head in January. … Continue reading

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Whistleblower rule clears divided SEC

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Corporate whistleblowers could score multi-million-dollar payouts for reporting financial wrongdoing under a new program approved by securities regulators on Wednesday. A divided Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 to finalize the measure that has grown into one … Continue reading

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“No Smoking” Rules in the Workplace can be Tricky for Employers

In the last 3 years, we have witnessed a significant increase in employer “No Smoking” rules in the workplace. Employers are motivated by issues of rising health care costs, pressure to increase productivity, and resentment of smokers by non-smokers in … Continue reading

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Workplace Rights Poster

How many times have you passed by the posted “workplace” signs at your place of business? Have you ever taken a moment to read the information designed to keep you safe and protected in the workplace? We speak with hundreds … Continue reading

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Staged Car Accidents on the Rise in OK

Burton & Associates, P.C. with offices in Tulsa, Walters and Oklahoma City want to be sure our residents have been informed of the following situation. Two apparent staged car wreck rings in the Oklahoma City area could echo a growing … Continue reading

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