Today, the General Assembly approved of Governor Cooper's appointment of Chairman Baddour to another six-year term as Chair of the Full Commission. This is a good opportunity to discuss the hearing process. Who makes up the Commission and the 20 Deputy Commissioners spread across the state? What does it take for a claim to get to be heard by a Deputy Commissioner? The Full Commission? And how long does it take for an Opinion and Award to be rendered on a case? I will discuss in full in today's episode.
Today, the General Assembly approved of Governor Cooper's appointment of Chairman Baddour to another six-year term as Chair of the Full Commission. This is a good opportunity to discuss the hearing process. Who makes up the Commission and the 20 Deputy Commissioners spread across the state? What does it take for a claim to get to be heard by a Deputy Commissioner? The Full Commission? And how long does it take for an Opinion and Award to be rendered on a case? I will discuss in full in today's episode.