Effective January 26, 2010, the number of Magistrates will be reduced to 17. The Workers Disability Compensation Act calls for a total number of Magistrates of 30. However, that number was reduced to 26 by executive order of the Governor back in 2003.
The purpose of the order is that, "productivity and caseload justify a further reduction in the number of members of the Workers Compensation Board of Magistrates, which will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government."
The announcement came via Executive Order promulgated on October 29, 2009.
It is assumed at this point that the Governor will attain this goal through attrition.
There was a rumor that a number of hearing sites were to be closed, but that nothing further has developed along those lines.
The state of Michigan reducing the number of magistrates is just another example of the state cutting resources that help the people and the workers of this state. We need a new shift in our fundamental outlook on how we treat the citizens of the State of Michigan.
Posted by: Michigan Law Attorney | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 09:53 AM
If you have been involved in an accident for which you were not wholly to blame, you are entitled to claim compensation when you have been injured. In workplace accidents where you have sustained an injury, your rights are no different - only it is your employer you are suing for failing to provide a safe environment for you to work in under the regulations laid down in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act.
Posted by: Injured in Workplace | Friday, December 10, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Such affairs of treatment of Michigan Citizens. Needs to change.
Posted by: Jimmy H | Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Good advice! Must make a note of it.
Posted by: Injury Compensation Ireland | Monday, September 12, 2011 at 07:03 PM