Employer's Appeal Untimely, but It Can Assert Equitable Tolling Claim

A California appellate court ruled that an employer cited for a safety violation did not timely seek review of an administrative decision, but it is entitled to assert a claim of equitable tolling. Case: Ventura Coastal LLC v. Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (Department of Industrial Relations), No. F077267, 12/01/2020. Facts: Isaul Alvarado worked for Ventura Coastal LLC. He suffered a serious leg injury in August 2014 when he stepped into an uncovered auger located below ground level on Ventura’s premises. In September 2014, the Division of Occupational Safety and Healt...