My colleagues around the country are putting on some pretty fabulous webinars in June that will be informative to employers (especially those who operate both inside and outside of California).
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Employers Face Greater Burdens for COVID-19-Related Workers Compensation Claims
Newly signed legislation makes it easier and faster for employees to obtain workers compensation benefits for contracting COVID-19. The statutes, which went into effect on Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of
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California Will Presume that Workers Contracted COVID on the Job
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on May 6, 2020 that creates a rebuttable presumption that employees working outside the home who contract COVID-19 became infected at work. They
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Workers’ Compensation, ADA/FEHA and FMLA/CFRA Oh My!
One issue that consistently trips up employers is the interplay of laws for an employee with work-related medical issues. This is sometimes referred to as the Bermuda Triangle of workers’
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Effective Settlements: Tying Up the Loose Ends
The goal of settlement from a defense perspective is to avoid the risks, disruptions, and expense of further litigation. So what if you, the employer, settle claims with a plaintiff who takes the money but pursues
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