Marijuana Use Disputed in Rooftop Fall Injury Claim

New WCRI Study Examines Impact of Recreational Marijuana Laws on Workers’ Comp

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May 5, 2025 | Cambridge, MA — MedLegalNews.com – As more states legalize recreational marijuana laws, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) offers fresh insights into how these laws are influencing workplace injury trends and shaping workers’ compensation claims across the U.S. The research suggests that as recreational marijuana laws continue […]

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Cal/OSHA Clarifies Lead Exposure Guidance for Construction Industry

Cal/OSHA Clarifies Lead Exposure Guidance for Construction Industry

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May 6, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Cal/OSHA has clarified its lead exposure prevention rules for the construction industry, providing important guidance on employer responsibilities for safeguarding workers involved in dry abrasive blasting activities. These updates come as part of the agency’s broader efforts to enhance workplace safety standards and align with the

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Cal/OSHA Ends COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards in February 2025

Cal/OSHA Ends COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards in February 2025

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February 5, 2025 – Cal/OSHA Ends COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency: Employers Must Still Address Workplace Safety and Reporting Obligations The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has officially ended most COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards as of February 2025. These regulations, initially implemented on February 3, 2023, were set to remain in effect for two

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California Issues Guidance for Health Facilities on Immigration Enforcement

California Issues Guidance for Health Facilities on Immigration Enforcement

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January 28, 2025 – Guidance for Health Facilities: New policies increase enforcement in hospitals and clinics—here’s what health care providers need to know. Key Takeaways The Trump administration overturned protections that previously banned immigration enforcement in hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s offices. In response, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released updated guidance in December 2024 to

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Check our blog about DWC Alerts Employers and Health Care Professionals to Monitor Work-Related Bird Flu Cases in California

DWC Alerts Employers and Health Care Professionals to Monitor Work-Related Bird Flu Cases in California

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Overview of Bird Flu Cases in the Workplace December 27, 2024 – The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is urging California’s workers’ compensation community to remain vigilant for occupational cases of bird flu. Recent cases have been detected among dairy farmworkers in California, while similar outbreaks have been reported in commercial poultry workers across other

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The Importance of QME Availability in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

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December 5, 2024 – 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

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

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Provided by MedLegalNews.com For more insights and expert analysis on medical-legal issues, visit MedLegalNews.com. December 5, 2024 – 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

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