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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Time Limits in Workers’ Compensation
Most people understand that there are time limits in almost all types of legal cases, ranging from prosecution of domestic assault to suing for breach of contract. Workers’ compensation is…
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Can I Opt Out of Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Employers know that they need to take precautions to make sure their business is adequately protected. Employers need to carry a variety of types of insurance, ranging from fire insurance…
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Third-Party Claims
California’s workers’ compensation system is a “no-fault” system. This means that in order to recover wages and medical costs under a workers’ compensation claim, an employee is not required to prove…
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Beware of Incorrect Worker Classification
Employers know that there are many administrative responsibilities they must give special attention to. This includes such issues as paying taxes, making sure you comply with any local ordinances, and…
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