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Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) Meeting Insights

The CHSWC meeting, originally set for March 22, 2024, has been postponed. The meeting will now take place on May 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Elihu Harris State Building Auditorium. The meeting agenda includes the Draft 2023 CHSWC Annual Report and the Draft 2023 WOSHTEP Annual Report. These reports will highlight key achievements […]

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The Importance of QME Availability in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

Jennifer Bauder • Health, Medical, News

In California’s Workers’ Compensation system, your availability as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) goes beyond managing your schedule. It is a mandatory requirement set by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The system allows only 90 days to evaluate an injured worker from the request date, and you must schedule the evaluation within 5 days. By

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Taking a Complete History of Injury: A Key Component of QME Evaluations

Jennifer Bauder • Health, Medical, News

Provided by MedLegalNews.com For more insights and expert analysis on medical-legal issues, visit MedLegalNews.com. A comprehensive history from an injured worker is a critical part of Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME Evaluations). This information lays the groundwork for diagnosing the injury, understanding its cause, and determining the appropriate level of care in QME Evaluations. Without a

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DWC Announces Transition to CourtCall Video Platform for Hearings

Jennifer Bauder • News

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has unveiled a significant technological upgrade, transitioning from traditional telephone conference lines to the CourtCall video platform. Beginning March 1, 2025, status conferences, mandatory settlement conferences (MSCs), priority conferences, and lien conferences will shift to this advanced platform. Enhanced Functionality with CourtCall Video Platform To improve the hearing experience,

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DWC Proposes Updates to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits and RTW Rules, Invites Public Comment

Jennifer Bauder • News

DWC Proposes Updates to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits Rules The DWC proposed updates to SJDB rules, open for public review online, with feedback due by December 16, 2022. Enhancing Transparency in Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits The updates focus on improving transparency, oversight, and efficiency in the SJDB program to better assist injured workers’ workforce reintegration.

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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Classification and Rating Committee

Jennifer Bauder • News

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) virtually held its Classification and Rating Committee meeting on November 12, 2024, at 9:30 AM. This meeting focused on key workers’ compensation system areas, offering updates and discussions critical to the industry’s ongoing development. Payroll Limitations and Risk Assessment in Workers’ Compensation The committee began by reviewing Payroll Limitations, which

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Convicted Fraudster Accused of $100 Million Workers’ Comp Scheme

Jennifer Bauder • News

Convicted Fraudster Accused in $100M Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme A convicted fraudster with a history of workers’ compensation crimes is at the center of a new case involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent claims. Details of the Alleged Scheme After a three-year investigation, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that David Fish,

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Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $34.7 Million to Former Driver for Defamation

Jennifer Bauder • News

$34.7 Million Verdict Sends Strong Message to Employers A California jury has ruled against Wal-Mart in a high-profile defamation case, ordering the retail giant to pay $34.7 million to Jesus Fonseca, a former truck driver, for damaging his reputation with false accusations of workers’ compensation fraud. The verdict, delivered over two days on November 19

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Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc., National Liability Fire Insurance Co., administered by biBERK Business Insurance, et al.

Jennifer Bauder • News

The case Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc., National Liability Fire Insurance Co., administered by biBERK Business Insurance, et al., was adjudicated by the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). This matter was part of a broader series of workers’ compensation cases, consolidated due to overlapping legal questions and procedural disputes. Key

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Cal/OSHA Urges Ventura County Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Jennifer Bauder • News

Cal/OSHA’s Recommendations for Employers During Wildfire Events Cal/OSHA urges Ventura County Employers to take necessary precautions to protect their workforce from the unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke, particularly in areas currently impacted by the Mountain Fire in Ventura County. The affected zones currently include Oxnard, Camarillo, and Santa Paula, though smoke may spread to

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Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) Meeting Insights

The Importance of QME Availability in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

Taking a Complete History of Injury: A Key Component of QME Evaluations

DWC Announces Transition to CourtCall Video Platform for Hearings

DWC Proposes Updates to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits and RTW Rules, Invites Public Comment

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Classification and Rating Committee

Convicted Fraudster Accused of $100 Million Workers’ Comp Scheme

Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $34.7 Million to Former Driver for Defamation

Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc., National Liability Fire Insurance Co., administered by biBERK Business Insurance, et al.

Cal/OSHA Urges Ventura County Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure

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