Current Newsletters
BILL 899 SEEKS TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HEREDITARY OR GENETIC BACKGROUND
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...
SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE UR DOCTOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN KING CASE – FIRST STEP IN CORRECTING FAILURES OF THE CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM?
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...
PSOB – THE FEDERAL GOVERNMNET’S PROGRAM TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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...
UR & IMR PROBLEMS CONTINUE
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...
ASSEMBLY BILL 1749 PROVIDES PROTECTION NEEDED FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS By Scott O’Mara
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...
UR & IMR PROBLEMS CONTINUE; SAFETY WORKERS UNFAIRLY CRITICIZED; WORKERS’ COMP REFORM NEEDED TO RESTORE CHECKS AND BALANCES
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...
CONTINUATION OF 420-WEEK EXTENSION FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF DECEASED SAFETY OFFICERS TO ACCESS DEATH BENEFITS IS NEEDED
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...
Assembly Bill 1749 Provides Protection Needed For Our First Responders
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...
Understanding The Retirement System and The Important Distinction Between Actual and Prophylactic Restrictions
By Scott O’Mara The State of California and other governmental entities — such as the counties, school districts, college districts and cities — recognize the unique work associated with law enforcement, along with the unique harmful exposures of that...
Changes Are Needed to Restore The California Workers’ Compensation System to Fulfill Its Purpose as Defined in The California Constitution.
By Scott O’Mara Pursuant to the California Constitution, Article 14, Section 4, the goal of Workers’ Compensation is to “cure and relieve” injured workers from the effects of their work-related injuries. Unfortunately, however, this constitutional goal was...
