Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit Cleared to Proceed

Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit Cleared to Proceed

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April 09, 2025 – MedLegalNews – San Francisco, CA – Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit: A California appellate court has ruled that an injured worker can continue pursuing claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The decision affirms the legal protections available to workers who file for workers’ compensation. Injury, Claim, and Termination The employee suffered […]

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SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025

SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025

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April 08, 2025 – SIBTF Pushes CA Employers: California employers are facing an unprecedented $2 billion in assessments to fund the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) in 2025. This sharp increase is driven by a surge in claims and rising costs, putting a significant strain on the workers’ compensation system. Key Factors Driving the

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DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: Workers’ Comp Dispute Trends

DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: Workers’ Comp Dispute Trends

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April 08, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Sacramento, CA – DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) have released the 2024 Annual Report on the state’s Independent Medical Review (IMR) program. Now in its twelfth year, the IMR process continues to serve as California’s

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CWCI Elects 2025 Board, Re-Elects Eric M. Hansen as Chair

CWCI Elects 2025 Board, Re-Elects Eric M. Hansen as Chair

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April 08, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Oakland, CA – CWCI Elects 2025 Board: The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has announced the election of its 2025 Board of Directors, with Eric M. Hansen, Senior Vice President of Underwriting at Preferred Employers, re-elected as Chair. Hansen has served on CWCI’s Board since 2014 and joined the

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CA Delivery Owners Ordered to Repay in Workers' Comp Scheme

CA Delivery Owners Ordered to Repay in Workers’ Comp Scheme

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April 7, 2025 – MedLegalNews- Los Angeles, CA – CA Delivery Owners: John Nemandoust and Annette Assil, a Los Angeles couple, have been sentenced after a California Department of Insurance (CDI) investigation exposed that they underreported more than $21 million in employee payroll for their delivery businesses. In addition to jail time, the pair has

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DWC Updates Medical Fee Schedule for All Providers

DWC Updates Medical Fee Schedule for All Providers

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April 2025 Adjustments Align with Medicare Quarterly Changes April 04, 2025 – MedLegalNews – DWC Updates Medical Fee: The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced new updates to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS), specifically for Physician Services and Non-Physician Practitioner Services. These adjustments, which take effect for services rendered on or after

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Bill Proposes Standardized Med-Legal Report Templates

Bill Proposes Standardized Med-Legal Report Templates

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Effort to Streamline Medical-Legal Evaluations Gains Support April 3, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Standardized Med-Legal Report Templates: California lawmakers are advancing a bill to standardize med-legal report templates, aiming to improve efficiency and consistency in medical-legal evaluations. The proposed legislation seeks to reduce disputes, expedite claim resolutions, and enhance clarity in reports used for workers’

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Bill Seeks to Address Understaffing at Cal/OSHA

Bill Seeks to Address Understaffing at Cal/OSHA

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California Lawmakers Push to Strengthen Workplace Safety Oversight April 3, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Bill Seeks to Address Understaffing: California legislators are proposing new legislation to tackle chronic understaffing at the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The bill aims to increase staffing levels and improve the agency’s ability to enforce workplace safety

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CMA Introduces 2025 Bill Package for Healthcare Reform

CMA Introduces 2025 Bill Package for Healthcare Reform

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April 02, 2025 – CMA Introduces 2025 Bill Package:The California Medical Association (CMA) has unveiled its 2025 sponsored bill package, aiming to address major healthcare challenges, including bureaucratic delays, private equity’s role in medicine, AI regulations, and physician workforce shortages. Tackling Private Equity’s Influence in Healthcare CMA President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., emphasized the organization’s commitment

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