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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 . . .