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California is a No-Fault Workers’ Comp Insurance State (But There are Some Exceptions)

California law (Labor Code § 3700) is clear: Employers must obtain workers’ comp insurance coverage . . .

Report: Despite State Law, Firefighters in California Struggle to Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Cancer 

According to a report from Mother Jones, many firefighters who have developed cancer are struggling to . . .

How Long Do You Have to Report a Work Injury in California?

State and federal regulations are in place to help ensure that workplaces are reasonably safe . . .

Can You Get Workers’ Comp Benefits for an Off-Site Injury in California?

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) explains that “all California employers must provide workers’ compensation benefits . . .

California Workers’ Comp QMEs: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), QMEs are licensed doctors who have . . .

An Overview Labor Code 4850 Benefits

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

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. . . .

Duty to Disclose

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