The Workers’ Comp Risks…and Rewards of a Mandatory Vaccine Policy
- October 15th, 2021
- Tom Richard
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In light of OSHA’s forthcoming vaccine-or-test rule this blog post will analyze how an employer’s mandatory vaccine policy will likely impact their workers’ compensation (WC) liability. There are of course employment and labor issues to consider when adopting any employer…
Voucher Disputes Must Be Heard at the WCAB
- August 21st, 2021
- Tom Richard
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DENNIS V. STATE OF CAL. DEPT. OF CORR. & REHAB. INMATE CLAIMS (2020) 85 CAL. COMP. CASES 389 (WCAB EN BANC) Facts: Applicant was injured while working as an inmate labourer for the Cal. Dept. of Corr. & Rehab. Defendant…
RTGR Wins at CA Court of Appeals
- June 23rd, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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RTGR Law LLP secured a victory at the California Sixth District Court of Appeal, annuling an order issued by the Oakland WCAB regarding the start date of a cost of living adjustment (“COLA”) to an award of permanent total disability….
Upcoming Live Webinar: Strategies for Mastering the New MLFS May 25,2021 at 12pm Noon
- May 11th, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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The new MLFS went into effect on April 1, 2021 for all evaluations on or after April 1, 2021. The flat-fee payment protocol is accompanied by strict timelines and declarations to be made under penalty of perjury. But it doesn’t…
Employment Law Update: 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law
- April 18th, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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SB 95 applies to all employers, public or private, with more than 25 employees are covered, including those with collective bargaining agreements. Covered employees are those who cannot work or telework due to the reasons listed below. Under the 2021…
UPDATED: Watch out for SB 335—shorter time-frames to deny a case will impact investigations, especially for public agencies.
- April 18th, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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UPDATE:SB 335 was approved on 04/26/2021 and passed to Committee on Appropriations. On May 10, 2021 the Bill was passed and continues to move through the Senate. Thus far, it appears the Bill will pass the Senate but then proceed…
Medical-Legal costs likely to skyrocket under proposed changes to CA Medical Fee Schedule
- March 24th, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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UPDATE: The new Fee Schedule has been approved and was effective April 1, 2021.The changes outlined hereafter are in effect for all evaluations set to take place on or after April 1, 2021. Every claims adjuster has had at least…
Does the employer need to respond to an RFA from the secondary treating physician or just the PTP?
- March 4th, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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Injured workers often elect both a primary treating physician (PTP) and a secondary treating physician. Both doctors may request specific treatment, and the question arises: Does the employer need to respond to an RFA from the secondary treating physician or…
RTGR To Present at 2021 California Public Sector Labor & Employment Law Updates Online Webinar
- February 15th, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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By popular demand, CalGovHR’s California Public Sector Labor & Employment Law Updates are among the most comprehensive legal updates for HR professionals. Featuring respected employment and workers’ compensation attorneys, Thomas A. Richard and Christopher K. Boucher, our annual legal updates…
Strategizing Complex Cases: “Non-Submission” Medicare Set-Aside Proposal Settlements
- January 21st, 2021
- Lauren Zalona
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Workers’ compensation cases can become a lot more complex once the parties determine an MSA (Medicare set aside) proposal and CMS (Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services) approval may be needed. Submission of an MSA proposal to CMS is not always the…