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 | 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 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...