Worker's Compensation Top California News Stories Top California Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:02 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Case Hearings, Significant Events Not Getting to EDEX Users http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71cf400084aaa2045a488bc0c8dd2b53c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71cf400084aaa2045a488bc0c8dd2b53c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT People using EDEX to track cases say they haven't been receiving hearing notices or significant event notices for their cases since the start of EAMS. Groups Promise Return-to-Work Legislation Next Year http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02d214f429b6c0000aa7febd8645cdf3c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02d214f429b6c0000aa7febd8645cdf3c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Voters Injured at Work and the California Chamber of Commerce both say they have not given up on reforming the return-to-work benefits program. Calif. Attorneys: Pending Smith Case Could Bring More Litigation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a13c1c9f9e80127635a5fd801c43e76k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a13c1c9f9e80127635a5fd801c43e76k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Both applicants and defense attorneys warned that the state Supreme Court's impending decision in Smith v. WCAB could bring more litigation. Nine Comp Measures Emerge from Legislative Session http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2f4ab14f413e70ca0047389f980c6ea8c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2f4ab14f413e70ca0047389f980c6ea8c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Nine workers' comp measures are awaiting action by the governor, with business groups hoping for at least three vetoes. Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Acquires G.A. Pearson and Associates http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1a2ac42a6d02b64787c2477b9338bf4fw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1a2ac42a6d02b64787c2477b9338bf4fw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Pearson's employees will work for HRH's San Diego office and will join the company's West region. WCIRB Offering Seminars on Construction Classification http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0c55f5224db5cdbefae26e7fcc5124d4w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0c55f5224db5cdbefae26e7fcc5124d4w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT WCIRB is offering a course on classification in the construction industry in Costa Mesa and San Francisco next month. Calif. Worker´s Partner Status Precludes Work Comp Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4b3c8637e019b844f38f1db297ccd1eak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4b3c8637e019b844f38f1db297ccd1eak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A worker who signed a business partnership agreement on the day of his fatal accident is not an employee of his partner, an appellate court ruled. DWC Asks Parties to Use OCR Forms http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5efe12aae21ce39ba9f846755f50cbc6k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5efe12aae21ce39ba9f846755f50cbc6k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation issued a bulletin asking all parties to start using optical character recognition forms as soon as possible. New Rules on ALJ Ethics in Effect Sept. 24 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1890773b25184f00d8af3321adfae001c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1890773b25184f00d8af3321adfae001c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Office of Administrative Law approved the revisions to the ethics regulations and they were filed with the Secretary of State on Aug. 25. Foundation Drillers, OSHA and Cal/OSHA Sign Alliance Today http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=386b17b00a87a39d23c79d03497dc199b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=386b17b00a87a39d23c79d03497dc199b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA, Cal/OSHA and West Coast Chapter of International Association of Foundation Drilling sign a safety alliance today in Oakland. State Fund Appoints New Claims Manager for State Contract Services http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=783c24550c6eb9e36bd3541a827fa49aj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=783c24550c6eb9e36bd3541a827fa49aj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State Compensation Insurance Fund appointed Beverly Harris as claims manager for State Contract Services, Commerce. Morach Named State Fund Vice President http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0bcbfd6e0488c7bacb6564db635e6225c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0bcbfd6e0488c7bacb6564db635e6225c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Juerg Morach was named State Fund's new vice president of the Central Valley North claims division. Farm Labor Contractor Surrenders License After Heat-Related Death http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9615f0fe8d34595d33b458085294ef17c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9615f0fe8d34595d33b458085294ef17c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Merced Farm Labor Contractor surrendered its license for three years following the death of a 17-year-old farm laborer. 3rd DCA Rules That UEF Can´t Be Sanctioned Under 5813 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=04318650be7ed76295eae741f30b21f9k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=04318650be7ed76295eae741f30b21f9k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that the Uninsured Employers Fund cannot be sanctioned under Labor Code 5813. Glitches Cause Delays with EDEX-3 as EAMS Starts Up http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=542f4fd150d25a5ce63a73cc656c0bb4c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=542f4fd150d25a5ce63a73cc656c0bb4c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Reports are there were problems, but users believe solutions will follow shortly. EAMS Up and Running A Day Early http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=920f4482021d0b45e531cc7ccb67d750c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=920f4482021d0b45e531cc7ccb67d750c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The DWC got its new computer system for running the courts started a day early, but reviews are mixed. Correctional Officer Gets Seven Years for Comp Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30216c94e7277dcf29964a904de485e1j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30216c94e7277dcf29964a904de485e1j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A former correctional officer videotaped on a Jet Ski was sentenced to seven years in state prison for lying about her ability to work. Plein Appointed Deputy Commissioner of DOI´s Enforcement Branch http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c446e06c95d6326e1990e57a43b77d02k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c446e06c95d6326e1990e57a43b77d02k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Insurance announced the appointment of Rick Plein as the new deputy commissioner of the enforcement branch. State Fund Appoints Utilization-Review and Lien Unit Head http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e497e0491e6324b7d714d25ada2e733j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6e497e0491e6324b7d714d25ada2e733j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State Compensation Insurance Fund appointed Stephen Ray as manager of the Utilization-Review and Lien Unit. SCIF Promotes Tillman to Claims Manager http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=230e0199fdd4e767414da3404e1be40fk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=230e0199fdd4e767414da3404e1be40fk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The State Compensation Insurance Fund has promoted Marie Tillman to a claims manager position.