Workers’ Compensation

Luis v. WCAB, (2019) 84 Cal. Comp Cases 107 Ms. Luis (“Applicant”) sustained an injury on 12/9/2013 while employed by Labor Finders as a bakery assistant. She alleged injury to her lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, right upper extremity, bilateral hips, digestive and excretory systems, skin and right hand. Defendant accepted the lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, and right upper extremity only. Applicant had sustained at least three prior industrial injuries to overlapping body parts, all of which had resolved by Compromise & Release. Read more

Join us Saturday, September 7, 2019 for the 8th Annual Rating Extravaganza Burbank Marriot in Burbank. It’ll be a day full of educational opportunities. Learn more about the conference today! Read more

Saturday, September 7, 2019 Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport2500 N Hollywood WayBurbank, CA 91505 Onsite registration available! Earn up to 6 hours of MCLE credit; includes Legal Specialization. 6 hours of this program meets the specialization requirement of "mechanics of rating permanent disability requirement" for the certified workers' compensation specialty. Brochure | Mail/Fax Registration Form Program Schedule 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Registration and Check-In Remember to check in and grab your name badge! 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.… Read more

This program offers 1 hour participatory MCLE credit, plus legal specialization in Workers’ Compensation Law. Register Here for this Webinar Replay only. Register Here for all 3 webinar replays for 20% off! Are you taking the workers’ compensation specialization exam this year? Has it been awhile since you’ve taken a timed essay? Do you think IRAC is a foreign country? If so, this webinar is a must have for your exam preparation. Each week, a certified workers’ compensation specialist will… Read more

This program offers 1 hour participatory MCLE credit, plus legal specialization in Workers’ Compensation Law. Register Here for this Webinar Replay only. Register Here for all 3 webinar replays for 20% off! Are you taking the workers’ compensation specialization exam this year? Has it been awhile since you’ve taken a timed essay? Do you think IRAC is a foreign country? If so, this webinar is a must have for your exam preparation. Each week, a certified workers’ compensation specialist will… Read more

This program offers 1 hour participatory MCLE credit, plus legal specialization in Workers’ Compensation Law. Register Here for this Webinar Replay only. Register Here for all 3 webinar replays for 20% off! Are you taking the workers’ compensation specialization exam this year? Has it been awhile since you’ve taken a timed essay? Do you think IRAC is a foreign country? If so, this webinar is a must have for your exam preparation. Each week, a certified workers’ compensation specialist will… Read more

This program offers 1 hour participatory MCLE credit, plus legal specialization in Workers’ Compensation Law. You must register in advance to participate. One of the most difficult (and necessary) tasks facing an applicant’s attorney in workers’ compensation practice is achieving the joinder of the Uninsured Employers’ Benefits Trust Fund (also known as UEBTF or UEF) in a case where the attorney’s client is unlucky enough to work for an uninsured employer. This webinar will focus on one simple question often… Read more

One of the most contentious issues in this year’s Sacramento legislative session is the debate over several bills which would define who is designated an employee under California laws. Read more

This month we are highlighting the Membership Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA). This subcommittee attempts to recruit new members throughout the year to add to our around 3,000 members. The Chair of this subcommittee is Hon. William Carero. Read more

Members of the CLA Workers’ Compensation Committee have access to Publications, Online and Self-study CLE. Read more