Check out our blog about CA Standards Board Votes to Adopt Permanent Standard on Silica Hazards

CA Standards Board Votes to Adopt Permanent Standard on Silica Hazards

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December 20, 2024 – The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has unanimously voted to adopt a permanent standard on silica hazards, prioritizing worker safety in industries prone to silica exposure, particularly those working with artificial stone. Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards This decision underscores the urgent need to safeguard workers who fabricate countertops […]

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CA Commissioner Lara Announces Reappointments to CIGA Board of Governors

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December 20, 2024 – Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has reappointed several key members to the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Board of Governors, further emphasizing the California Department of Insurance’s commitment to protecting consumers. Key Reappointments to Strengthen CIGA Leadership To enhance leadership, Commissioner Lara announced the reappointments of Richard de la Mora, Jennifer Schnittjer,

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Workers’ Compensation Claims in the Presence of Comorbidities

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December 19, 2024 – According to the CDC, 11.6% of Americans have diabetes mellitus, nearly half have hypertension, and 42% are obese. These and many other conditions often co-occur as comorbidities, complicating the health landscape of America’s workforce. The presence of comorbidities not only heightens the risk of workplace injuries but also delays recovery and

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State Certified Interpreters in California’s Workers’ Compensation

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Addressing Language Barriers with State Certified Interpreters December 19, 2024 – Non-English-speaking injured workers in California’s Workers’ Compensation system often face unnecessary challenges due to the lack of state certified interpreters during critical stages of their cases. These challenges, highlighted by Language Access for Injured Workers (LAIW), significantly impact the integrity of medical-legal evaluations and

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Attorneys in California’s Workers’ Compensation System

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Key Roles in California’s Workers’ Compensation System December 19, 2024 – Within California’s Workers’ Compensation system, two essential types of attorneys play significant roles: applicant attorneys and defense attorneys. These professionals represent opposing sides in workers’ compensation claims, each advocating for their clients’ interests. Applicant attorneys focus on securing benefits for injured workers, while defense

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Check out our blog about A Guide to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF)

A Guide to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF)

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December 19, 2024 – The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), established in 1945 at the end of World War II, encourages employers to hire returning disabled veterans. At the time, employers worried they might bear full financial responsibility if a previously disabled veteran faced re-injury on the job. The SIBTF alleviated this concern by

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Checkout our blog about Cal/OSHA Cites Harbor Animal Services Center $563,250 for Willful Violations After Worker Mauled

Cal/OSHA Cites Harbor Animal Services Center $563,250 for Willful Violations After Worker Mauled

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December 17, 2024 —The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has imposed $563,250 in penalties on Harbor Animal Services Center in San Pedro, California. This significant citation stems from the employer’s failure to address overcrowding at the shelter, which directly led to multiple employee injuries, including a severe mauling incident on May 31,

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Check out our blog about CA Vocational CEO Appears in Court on 23 Charges of Insurance Fraud

CA Vocational CEO Appears in Court on 23 Charges of Insurance Fraud

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December 16, 2024 — In a developing case of insurance fraud, authorities brought Hazel Ortega, CEO of one of California’s largest vocational return-to-work counseling centers, to court to face 23 felony charges. The charges include insurance fraud, theft, and forgery, stemming from allegations that she defrauded at least four insurance companies. Allegations in Vocational CEO

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CA Man Sentenced for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud

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December 16, 2024 — In a decisive case highlighting the ongoing challenges of workers’ compensation insurance fraud, authorities sentenced Gustavo Cisneros for defrauding his employer and their insurance company out of more than $70,000. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit announced that Cisneros pled no contest to felony insurance fraud. Sentencing and

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Cal/OSHA Issues $276,425 Penalty for Willful Heat Violation

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Sacramento—A Landmark Enforcement Action December 13, 2024 – The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has imposed $276,425 in penalties on Parkwood Landscape Maintenance in Van Nuys, California, for deliberate violations of heat illness prevention regulations. This action marks the first citation for a serious willful heat violation, underscoring the state’s commitment to

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