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Covid-19 Workers’ Compensation claims just got easier
On May 6, 2020 Governor Newsom signed an executive order that provides immediate relief to all essential workers who have been or will be diagnosed with COVID-19 during the covered period. The order enacts a rebuttable presumption that presumes a worker filing a...
Coronavirus and California Workers’ Compensation, What You Need To Know
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and California workers’ compensation, what you need to know. Workers’ compensation benefits are available if you contract coronavirus at work. As with any other work injury you will need to prove that you contracted the coronavirus during the...
Are you ready for the new cell phone law AB-1785
January 1, 2017 AB-1785 becomes effective in California. Under the new law drivers will no longer be allowed to hold their cell phones in their hands for any reason, including using any of a phone’s apps, such as music playlists or maps. Under the new law, drivers can...
Do potential employers have the right to access your social media?
An increasingly common question I get is “does a prospective employer or your current employer have the right to look at your social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. “ Well that depends on a couple issues. First if your accounts are not set to...
Ticketmaster Lawsuit Ends, Free Tickets for 57 Million Customers
If you have used Ticketmaster sometime in the last thirteen years to buy tickets you may need to check your Ticketmaster account. Why? Because this week the 13 year class action lawsuit Schlesinger v. Ticketmaster has been settled. The suit alleges that Ticketmaster...
California Bill Targets Workers’ Compensation Insurance Gender Bias
Bill Targets Workers' Compensation Insurance Gender Bias No Reducing Disability Compensation for Pregnancy, Menopause, Brest Cancer, Sexual Harassment, or Osteoporosis CAAA PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Contact:Steve Hopcraft...
What happens after I file the claim form?
Your employer must fill out and sign the “employer” portion of the form and give the completed form to a claims administrator. This person handles workers’ compensation claims for your employer. (Most claims administrators work for insurance companies or other...
Riverside 8th coolest city in America!
According to Forbes magazine Riverside is the 8th coolest city in America. How cool is that! Way to go Riverside. Click here to read more
What should happen after an injury or illness report to employer?
What should happen after an injury or illness report to employer? After reporting your injury and getting emergency treatment if needed, the following should occur: Your employer must give or mail you a Workers' Compensation Claim Form (DWC 1) within one working day...