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California Senate Rejects Workers’ Comp Reform Proposal

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On June 4th, 2021, The Press Democrat reported that the California State Senate has rejected a bill that would create long-term reforms to the workers’ compensation insurance system that would have made it easier for some frontline health care employees to qualify for benefits. In this article, our California workers’ compensation attorney proposed an overview of the reform proposal

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An Overview of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California

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Workers’ comp insurance coverage provides much needed financial protection to people hurt on the job. Benefits are paid out to help support injured workers. As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations, the benefits available through the program are primarily designed to help workers get the “medical treatment you need to recover from your work

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

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As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), QMEs are licensed doctors who have been trained and certified by the state’s DWC. When there are questions regarding the nature and severity of an employee’s injury, a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) may be brought into to bring additional clarity and help resolve the issue. Here,

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

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect communities throughout the country. The California Department of Public Health reports that more than 525,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state as of August 5th, 2020. Despite sanitizing efforts, the virus may be transmitted almost anywhere, including in the workplace.  Recently, the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) released data

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California Workers’ Compensation: What is a Compensable Consequence?

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In some cases, an injury can make a person vulnerable to other medical complications. Under California’s workers’ compensation laws, this type of new health problem may be considered a  compensable consequence. In California, a compensable consequence is an injury or health condition that arises directly out of an industrial injury.  This raises an important question: What qualifies

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

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California employers are required to provide no-fault work injury insurance to their employees. If an injured worker files a claim, a claims administrator has a responsibility to make an initial decision within 90 days. If they fail to accept or deny the workers’ compensation claim before the deadline expires, they are liable by default. This

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An Overview of Work Comp Liens and Subrogation in California

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In California, businesses and organizations are required to provide no-fault workers’ comp coverage to their employees. When someone gets hurt on the job, they can claim benefits. While workers’ comp is usually the sole and exclusive remedy that an employee has against an employer, an injured worker may file a lawsuit directly against a negligent […]

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An Overview Labor Code 4850 Benefits

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Under California Labor Code § 4800, certain frontline workers—including police officers, firefighters, and other public safety personnel—are entitled to additional legal protection in the event that they suffer a job-related injury. Referred both as “Labor Code Section 4850 benefits” and “Labor Code Section 4850 Time,” this special provision allows qualifying employees to receive their full salary

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

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Imagine that you fired or laid off an employee. A few months later, you receive notice that the former employee has filed a workers’ compensation claim. Can they really do that? The short answer is ‘yes’—and it happens far more often than most people realize. At the same time, not all claims filed after termination are compensable.

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When Should I Hire a Workers’ Comp Defense Lawyer in California?

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Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical coverage and wage loss benefits to employees who were hurt on the job. As emphasized by the California Department of Industrial Relations, “employers are required by law to have workers’ compensation insurance.”  For employers and insurers, navigating the workers’ comp claims process can be complicated. It is not uncommon to run

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