Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Accepting Applications for Workers' Compensation Appellate Commission Until May 4

Contact: Mario L. Morrow 517-373-9280

Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

MARCH 10, 2009 ─Applications for a position on the Workers' Compensation Appellate Commission are being accepted by the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Workers' Compensation Qualifications Advisory Committee (QAC). The QAC is looking for qualified candidates since the terms of two Appellate Commissioners expire on September 30, 2009.

An applicant must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan and have five years of experience as an attorney in the field of workers' compensation or pass a written examination. The deadline for filing an application is May 4, 2009. For more details, please see the agency's website at www.michigan.gov/wcaand go to "What's New".

A written exam will be given on May 18, 2009 in the Lansing area. Persons who meet the five years of experience requirement or successfully complete the written examination must also be available for an interview by the QAC to determine their suitability for the position, especially with regard to their objectivity.

Applications from those wishing to apply must be received by May 4, 2009. Application forms are available on the agency's website at www.michigan.gov/wca or by calling 517-322-1106. The mailing address is: Qualifications Advisory Committee (Attn: Sue Bickel), Workers' Compensation Agency, P.O. Box 30016, Lansing, MI 48909.

The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. If you need assistance with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may make your needs known to this agency.

Qualifications Advisory Committee (Attn: Sue Bickel)
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
Workers' Compensation Agency
P.O. Box 30016
Lansing, MI 48909

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