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California Honors Workers’ Memorial Day

On April 28th, 2022, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA officially honored Workers’ . . .

How Long Does it Take the Average Workers’ Compensation Claim to Settle in California?

California requires businesses, nonprofits, and public employers to provide no-fault workers’ comp coverage to their . . .

California Workers’ Compensation: What is a Compensable Consequence?

In some cases, an injury can make a person vulnerable to other medical complications. Under . . .

An Overview Labor Code 4850 Benefits

Under California Labor Code § 4800, certain frontline workers—including police officers, firefighters, and other public safety . . .

California Workers’ Compensation: Defending a ‘Cumulative Trauma’ Claim

Under California workers’ compensation laws, there are two broad categories of work injuries —  specific injuries and cumulative . . .

Post-Termination Defense Under Labor Code 3600(a)(10): What You Need to Know

Imagine that you fired or laid off an employee. A few months later, you receive . . .

Affirmative Workers’ Comp Defense: California Law and Intoxicated Employees

Workers’ compensation insurance provides no-fault benefits to people who were injured while on the job. . . .

When Should I Hire a Workers’ Comp Defense Lawyer in California?

Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical coverage and wage loss benefits to employees who were hurt . . .

A Rebuttable Presumption: How to Defend COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims in California

Published by Joseph Yrulegui on June 11, 2020 We have previously discussed California Governor Gavin . . .

Duty to Disclose

Published by Joseph Yrulegui on March 23, 2021 Workers’ Comp Defense in California: Understanding a . . .