by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Disability Benefits, Legal, Workers' Comp
The California Workers’ Compensation system is unique regarding the benefits offered and the process involved in proving a case to enable injured workers to obtain access to medical care. The legislation enacted has established a template which involves forensic...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal
On 6/27/18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Janus v. AFSCME. The barrage of commentary which has followed may render it difficult for the many police officer associations affected by this decision to discern what is important. Therefore, I am...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
Senate Bill 899, introduced by Sen. Pan on 1/16/18, has passed the State Senate, and as of 5/29/18 has proceeded to the Assembly for that body’s first reading of this legislative proposal. SB 899 seeks to identify and eliminate discrimination which occurs against...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
On May 29, 2018, the California Supreme Court will hear an oral argument in the case of King v. CompPartners,Inc. After argument is made, the Court will have 90 days to provide its opinion regarding same. This case was previously discussed in Law1199.com Newsletter...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Death Benefits, Legal, Workers' Comp
Various governmental entities in this country acknowledge the unique exposures safety officers have in their employment situation which can lead to a variety of injuries. Of particular relevance to California officers are the state laws providing Workers’...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Workers' Comp
Labor Code §139.5 addresses the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process, which commenced for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2013, setting forth a cloak of protection and secrecy for the doctors who participate in the IMR protocol. This protocol is the...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Death Benefits, First Responders, Legal, Workers' Comp
Law1199.com Newsletter 2017 Issue #12, published in November 2017, addresses the legislative changes introduced on January 3, 2018, by Assembly Member Daly through Assembly Bill 1749. This bill was principally co-authored by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva and Senator...
by Scott O'Mara | Jul 17, 2018 | Workers' Comp
Labor Code §139.5 addresses the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process, which commenced for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2013, setting forth a cloak of protection and secrecy for the doctors who participate in the IMR protocol. This protocol is the...
by Scott O'Mara | Jul 13, 2018 | Death Benefits
Job-related injuries may allow for several remedies regarding the need for medical care, the nature and extent of same, and time off from work for the injured worker. Job-related injuries also may provide sepa¬rate and independent death benefits to the worker’s...
by Scott O'Mara | Jul 13, 2018 | Disability Benefits, First Responders, Legal
Law1199.com Newsletter 2017 Issue #12, published in November 2017, addresses the legislative changes introduced on January 3, 2018, by Assembly Member Daly through Assembly Bill 1749. This bill was principally co-authored by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva and Senator...
