by Scott O'Mara | Jun 26, 2024 | Newsletter
The California Constitution specifically mandates in Article 14 Section 4 that the Constitution creates and enforces a complete system of workers’ compensation. The legislative enactment states all provisions of securing safety in the place of employment full...
by Scott O'Mara | Apr 26, 2024 | Newsletter
The Assembly Committee on Insurance has now approved AB1870 by Assembly member Liz Ortega. Once approved by the Assembly it moves to the State Senate, and with their approval it goes to the Governor for his signature. AB1870 establishes a clear mandate that the...
by Scott O'Mara | Mar 6, 2024 | Newsletter
The California workers’ compensation system has a foundation from systems that are manifested through Europe and the United States in the late 1800s and the 1900s. President Roosevelt reflecting the workers’ compensation systems stated: Industrial accidents are risk...
by Scott O'Mara | Mar 6, 2024 | Newsletter
The California’s Workers’ Compensation Institute was established in 1964. This entity also known as CWCI, provides data regarding the cost and results of medical problems and treatments of same in the workers’ compensation arena. The regular members of CWCI are...
by Scott O'Mara | Mar 6, 2024 | Newsletter
The New York Times has published an article written by Knvul Sheikh. This was published on 12/27/2023 and reflects that the COVID-19 variants are now becoming more abundant with another common strain called JN.1. This variant was found in September of 2023, and by...
by Scott O'Mara | Mar 6, 2024 | Newsletter
Awareness as to the unique exposures that occur in certain employment situations such as being a firefighter, peace officer (police officer, deputy sheriff, highway patrol or other safety members) is a necessity. These exposures can lead to significant medical...
