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Your State and Misconduct
1.
In which state are you an ALJ in?
2.
Does your state have any kind of penalties for employee misconduct under your Worker’s Compensation laws?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
3.
If your state does have a penalty for employee misconduct, what is the biggest penalty?
Total bar from Worker’s compensation benefits including medical expenses
Total bar from Worker's compensation benefits excluding medical expenses
Partial bar from Worker’s compensation benefits- describe further
Other: Feel free to describe further
4.
In Wisconsin WC law, there is general misconduct and specific incidents of misconduct, does your state have specifically listed incidences of misconduct?
Yes
No
If yes, what are the specific incidences?
5.
What are common examples you see of misconduct of an employee under the WC laws in your state?
6.
If your state does not have any penalties for employee misconduct, please explain how, if at all, an employee’s behavior (lying, alcohol/drug use, insubordination) affects your decision or their ability to obtain WC benefits.
7.
Final Question! What other articles would you like to see in the next newsletter?