Monthly Archives: April 2021

AB 5 and Workers’ Compensation

In recent years, businesses and organizations are increasingly relying on the contributions of gig workers . . .

California Workers’ Comp QMEs: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), QMEs are licensed doctors who have . . .

Nearly 15,000 Workers Comp Claims Filed in California for COVID-19 Exposure Through June 30th

The coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect communities throughout the country. The California Department of Public Health reports . . .

California Workers’ Compensation: What is a Compensable Consequence?

In some cases, an injury can make a person vulnerable to other medical complications. Under . . .

California Workers’ Comp: Compromise and Release (C&R) vs. Stipulation

An employer, administrator, or insurance company may want to settle a workers’ compensation claim. Before . . .

Workers’ Comp Defense in California: What is the 90 Day Rule?

California employers are required to provide no-fault work injury insurance to their employees. If an . . .

An Overview of Work Comp Liens and Subrogation in California

In California, businesses and organizations are required to provide no-fault workers’ comp coverage to their . . .

An Overview Labor Code 4850 Benefits

Under California Labor Code § 4800, certain frontline workers—including police officers, firefighters, and other public safety . . .

California Workers’ Compensation: Defending a ‘Cumulative Trauma’ Claim

Under California workers’ compensation laws, there are two broad categories of work injuries —  specific injuries and cumulative . . .

Post-Termination Defense Under Labor Code 3600(a)(10): What You Need to Know

Imagine that you fired or laid off an employee. A few months later, you receive . . .