Does AB 749 Prohibit C&R’s with Resignations?
- December 16th, 2019
- Tom Richard
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Update: In a recent unpublished 4th District Court of Appeal case, Kennedy v. MUFG Union Bank, it was held that a voluntary resignation as part of a workers’ compensation settlement warranted summary judgement in favor of the employer, in a civil case alleging wrongful termination…
RTGR Law Wins Appeal: A Status Conference is NOT a Trial
- October 31st, 2019
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RTGR Law LLP won an appeal at the WCAB overturning a discovery order issued by a WC judge in Oakland which violated our client’s due process rights. The WC judge issued the order on a contested set of facts at…
P.T.S.D. EPIDEMIC MAY BE COMING TO CITIES & COUNTIES
- October 3rd, 2019
- Tom Richard
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Governor Newsom signed into law SB 542 this week which creates a strong presumption of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) injury for every Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff and Firefighter in California, starting on January 1, 2020. First responders must be employed…
AB 1749 update: Orange County adopts resolution…with limits
- September 12th, 2019
- Tom Richard
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On Tuesday, September 10th the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution under AB 1749 to accept liability for claims filed by Deputy Sheriffs for injuries sustained outside of the state while protecting life or property or preserving the…
Continuing Education by RTGR Law – Live And Webinar Formats Available
- August 15th, 2019
- Tom Richard
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We look forward to presenting any of the following 1-2 hour training programs to your team. We can come to your office for a live and in-person presentation, or we can present through our live Webinar format so folks can…
AB 1749 Brainstorming: The Results!
- May 15th, 2019
- Tom Richard
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We had an excellent, collaborative brainstorming session at RTGR’s Oakland office on May, 15, 2019 with several representatives from Cities, Counties and others regarding the implementation of AB 1749. The results of our discussion is outlined below, and the companion…
Brainstorming AB 1749 Strategies & Pending Public Safety WC Bills
- April 19th, 2019
- Tom Richard
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Many public agencies are struggling with AB 1749, which was signed into law last year, and more bills affecting safety officer-related Workers’ Compensation claims that are making their way through the California Legislature. AB 1749 clarifies that certain peace officers…
We’ve Merged with Armstrong Law Firm!
- April 7th, 2019
- Tom Richard
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We are very excited to join forces with Bill Armstrong and his team at Armstrong Law Firm (ALF). Both our firms have always worked hard to bring value to our clients in the most complex and sensitive matters, especially with the evolution of multi-forum litigation involving FEHA and ADA issues generated around workplace injuries. We now have an incredible opportunity and are thrilled to announce that effective May 1, 2019, ALF is merging with RTGR Law.
2018 Workers’ Comp Legislation Recap
- February 13th, 2019
- Tom Richard
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Notable 2018 bills signed into law include: AB 1749, clarifies that certain peace officers injured outside of California while performing law enforcement duties are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits at the discretion of the employing entity. AB 2046, requires…
RTGR Promotes Chantal M. Thomas to Partner
- January 31st, 2019
- Tom Richard
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RTGR Law LLP is pleased to announce that Chantal Thomas is now a Partner with the firm. With several years experience as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney, Chantal’s practice has encompassed a variety of complex and challenging cases in both…