Time Limits and Workers’ Compensation
In the wake of an employee injury at your business, there are many issues that need to be taken care of. First and foremost, the employee will need to receive…
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How Long Will My Workers’ Compensation Case Take?
Being involved in litigation is never pleasant. Litigation means conflict, and if you are running a business, you likely do not have the time or energy to devote to this…
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Workers’ Compensation and Product Liability
The workers’ compensation system has an extensive system of legislation determining what type of injury is eligible under the system. Workers’ compensation legislation also provides that the system is a…
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Do I Have a Right to My Employee’s Medical Records?
Workers’ compensation can be a confusing process for both the injured employee and the employer. Like other civil litigation, workers’ compensation requires a large amount of paperwork. There are many…
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Workers’ Compensation Mediation
Civil litigation has a reputation for being complicated and dragging on for months or even longer. Workers’ compensation is no exception, and when the sides disagree about central issues, the…
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The Role of the Qualified Medical Examiner
There are many important steps during the workers’ compensation process. The employee and employer will both be required to file particular paperwork and may have to attend court. The employee…
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Workers’ Compensation Audits
If you have your own business, you likely know there are many regulations that you need to comply with, ranging from federal tax laws to local zoning ordinances. In California,…
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My Employee is Injured But I Don’t Have Insurance
The area of workers’ compensation law is one that is complex and nuanced. Employers know that it is important to follow California rules and regulations about how to conduct their…
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What Is In the “Course and Scope of Employment?
Workers’ compensation is a system designed to protect both employees and employers after an employee sustains a work-related injury. The process protects the employee by providing a method for the…
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Documenting Injuries
Employers know that it is important to take all necessary measures to help keep their employees, customers, and clients safe in the workplace. These measures include actions such as keeping…
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What Workers’ Compensation Won’t Cover
Workers’ compensation is an essential component of the social welfare system in California. With workers’ compensation, an employee can receive medical expenses to treat the work-related injury, replacement for lost…
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Can I Delay Benefits If I Suspect My Employee of Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Workers’ compensation fraud costs Californians tens of millions of dollars each year. The state of California has put into place many programs, laws, and departments to help combat this type…
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