Posted on 05/28/2008 9:53:19 AM PDT by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
Reader A.F. e-mails the chart of the day. He writes: “Michelle, I work peripherally for the insurance industry and get the industry’s magazine National Underwriter. The May 8 issue contains a cover story titled: “Workers Comp for Illegal Aliens Sparks Debate Among the States.” A box within the text describes which states already provide WC for illegal aliens: “CA, FL, NV, NY, TX and UT expressly include illegal aliens in the WC coverage” —- UTAH??? So you can come to the US, work illegally, complain of headaches caused by a little slip and fall and you can go on drinking Dos Equis with my tax dollars for the rest of your natural life. What a country!”
I’ve mentioned the illegal alien workers’ comp scheme before in immigration speeches over the years and have been met with skepticism. The trend has only exploded since I first reported on it.
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Better the illegals should get Worker’s Comp, as if they didn’t, greater would be for the employers advantage in hiring them.
If their employers are paying their WC and the employee is on the books then they should be covered. Could lead to an audit though.
Set up for tomorrow’s ping list.
PBR or Full Sail?
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"A fascinating addition to the ongoing conversation, re: illegal immigration in America. Thanks for sharing."
You are welcome. In addition to amusing myself and making a point, I also stirred 3 others enough that they felt compelled to post a reply.
Since I'm in the sharing mood today I will even help you out with a plan.
1. Call doctors office and schedule surgury.
2. Have proctologist remove stick from your rectum.
3. Go to a Mariners game and suck down a $6 beer.
So point away. I gave two good reasons why they should be insured. You have said nothing to refute either. If you want to have in intelligent discussion, I’m ready to go.
I have no problem with enforcing the immigration laws and I also have no problem enforcing the employment law. If you hire them, you’d better pay the insurance.
Here’s a third reason to chew on. If you hire someone to fix your roof and a member of their crew falls off and get hurt what happens? If they are not covered under worker’s comp, guess who is going to pay. And don’t think their status is going to save you.
I have no problems with either suggestion but I do not favor shady employers picking up cheap illegal labor and saving even more money not picking up WC insurance.
Worker’s Comp is compromise.
Before WC employers could deny liability using a number of defenses. The law enable an injured employee to get treatment without filing a lawsuit. As a compromise, they gave up claims of pain and suffering and punitive damages.
The law has its problems and tends to change over the years but over all helps the employer and employee.
Each state has the own WC laws so the specifics BTW.
I’ve worked for the WC Court here for over 30 years, I can assure you that legal American’s pull all kinds of shady tricks to try to get comp benefits, not just the illegals.
What does the word "illegal" mean?
That doll reminds me of the Olsen Twins. What is the name of that doll? I remember it from my childhood and I cannot place the name./Just Asking - seoul62........
He is, sadly, nameless, already possessing all the other traditional characteristics of one born out of wedlock.
Seriously, however: dunno. Never heard them referred to as anything other than "troll dolls," myself.
I live in California and through my job, I happen to know that illegals have been getting workers’ comp for some time. They often file lawsuits and claim that some boss yelled at them or hurt their feelings, and therefore, they are too traumatized to work and must be supported for the rest of their lives now. Yes, they actually have the gall to pull this as illegal aliens! Interpreters are needed at the depositions, too, since these people don’t speak a word of English. We all pay for all of this.
Thank you, the doll is quite a novelty after all these years and a charmer./Just Asking - seoul62.......
Worker’s comp? No way. What they should get is a free air drop over a major hospital in the country of origin. US taxpayers should NOT be paying to take care of non-citizens. It’s bad enough that we have to carry half the democrat party without adding people that are here ILLEGALLY!
And yet, people here are still not in favor of arming the border. Or even cutting off the free ride. Illegals have no right to even be in this country, let alone live off the earnings of the US taxpayer.
Regardless of the status of the worker, the employer has laws he has to follow otherwise, the employer is illegal.
You aren’t doing much to carry this discussion forward. So here is a question for you.
Should an illegal alien be forced to carry auto insurance to get a car tagged? I want you to really think about this one before you answer because the answer has unintended consequences.
No. Either try again, starting with the straightforward meaning of the word "illegal," or else continue the conversation as you started it: with your right hand, alone.
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