COVID-19 Presumption Law In Effect Immediately
- July 29th, 2020
- Tom Richard
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SB 1159, the COVID-19 workers’ compensation presumption bill, was signed into law by the Governor on September 17, 2020, and is effective immediately. Employers and claims departments must now comply with the reporting requirements established under Labor Code § 3212.88,…
COVID-19 Presumption Expired: Now What?
- July 7th, 2020
- Tom Richard
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Sunday, July 5, 2020 was the last day of the COVID-19 presumption of workers’ compensation injury created by Executive Order N-62-20. The Order has not yet been extended. There is pending legislation on COVID-19, including SB1159, which would codify the…
Apportionment Wins: Court of Appeal limits Hikida case
- May 28th, 2020
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On May 27th, the 6th District Court of Appeal published an important decision in the matter of County of Santa Clara v. WCAB (Justice), which narrowed the Hikida holding significantly. The case is a win for California employers. You can…
COVID-19 Presumption created by Executive Order
- May 6th, 2020
- Tom Richard
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EXECUTIVE ORDER N-62-20 was issued by the Governor on May 6, 2020. The Order creates a rebuttable presumption of COVID-19 injury under limited circumstances. The presumption expires on July 5, 2020. The Executive Order applies to any employee, not just…
P.T.S.D. Presumption Webinar
- January 6th, 2020
- Tom Richard
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SB 542 took effect on January 1, 2020, creating a strong presumption of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) injury for every Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff and Firefighter in California. RTGR Law will be presenting a live Webinar covering the new law…
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Update: In a recent unpublished 4th District Court of Appeal case, Kennedy v. MUFG Union Bank, it was held that a voluntary resignation as part of a workers’ compensation settlement warranted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…
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.