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RECENT SUPREME COURT DECISION IN JANUS v. AFSCME RAISES QUESTIONS FOR ASSOCIATIONS

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...

BILL 899 SEEKS TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HEREDITARY OR GENETIC BACKGROUND

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...

SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE UR DOCTOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN KING CASE – FIRST STEP IN CORRECTING FAILURES OF THE CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM?

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...

PSOB – THE FEDERAL GOVERNMNET’S PROGRAM TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

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’...

ASSEMBLY BILL 1749 PROVIDES PROTECTION NEEDED FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS By Scott O’Mara

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...

Assembly Bill 1749 Provides Protection Needed For Our First Responders

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...
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