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Newly appointed ALJ, Ed Hays
The Department of Workers’ Claims reports that Governor Beshear has appointed Ed Hays as a workers’ compensation ALJ to replace former ALJ Marcel Smith, who recently resigned. Hays will complete Smith’s term, which will expire on December 31, 2011.
Hays, a Danville attorney, is one of several new judges recently appointed by the governor to serve as ALJs with the Department of Workers’ Claims.
The Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators (SAWCA) will hold its annual convention in Washington, D.C. on July 21st through July 25th at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The convention’s theme is “Workers’ Compensation Programs Insure $Capitol$ Success.”
SAWCA president Laura Freight says, “The General Sessions are planned to provide the most current information on workers’compensation and the Committee Chairs have prepared agendas with dynamic speakers to ensure that the meetings are informative and educational.”
Scheduled committees topics include the AMA’s 6th Edition, safety and loss prevention, claims administration, and other relevant topics for the workers’ compensation administrator.
AIG is the convention’s sponsor. To view the SAWCA convention brochure with registration costs and accommodation information click here.
