Workers’ Compensation

Interview with Amy Shen and Brian Egan, two members of the Workers' Compensation Section. Read more

In the last several years, there has been an increase in the number of employers who offer a remote work environment (i.e., work from home). In fact, the numbers of employees working from home have increased by 140% since 2005, with as many as 4.3 million people in the United States working from home at least half the time. (SmallBizGenius, 2019.) Read more

The California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) is a member-driven, mission-focused organization that consists of and serves all lawyers in California who have practiced for 8 years or less. The CYLA’s mission is to advance practical skills, leadership, pro bono opportunities, networking, and support to meet the unique needs of California’s diverse community of new lawyers. Read more

It hardly seems possible, but what at first seemed like a problem that we could quickly handle and overcome has turned into what appears to be continuing disruption, hardship, tragedy and uncertainty that may well last for another year and possibly more. I am, of course, talking about the Covid-19 Pandemic. Read more

Each webinar offers 1 hour of MCLE and 1 legal specialization in Workers’ Compensation Law. Offered at a special low price! Read more

Even before the applicant is seen by the PQME, a lot can be litigated about the PQME. This presentation addresses the most frequent issues that arise before the PQME evaluation, including how the WCAB addresses disputes about the medical specialty, timing of the PQME request, cancellation of the PQME evaluation, replacement panels and timeliness of the reports, and more. Read more

Learn or re-learn the 1, 2, 3 of how to properly impeach a witness. Learn the ins and outs of rehabilitating an impeached witness. It’s been a while since mock impeachments in law school. Read more

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Rolda? If you thought of a quirky 70’s sitcom starring Valerie Harper, you owe it to yourself to come to the CLA Workers’ Compensation Spring Conference. Read more

Over the last several years there have been a plethora of cases by the WCAB applying the Kite decision, which is the case that paved the way for the adding of permanent disability ratings instead of using the Combined Values Chart (CVC). Read more

Don’t be caught by surprise! Have you had a case where you were certain you would win your case only to have the Board find you did not have substantial evidence? Read more