Workers’ Compensation

Did you know that COVID outbreak claims are subject to the new $50,000 penalty for unreasonable delay? Read more

Welcome to the 2023 Workers’ Compensation Law Section’s Legal Specialization Boot Camp! We are proud to offer five fantastic virtual sessions on July 29-30, each offering legal specialization credit in Workers’ Compensation Law. Purchase all five webinars and receive 20% off! Offer ends 07/29/2023 at 9 AM. Read more

A Fresh Look At The Meaning Of “Arising Out Of And In The Course Of Employment” In The Age Of Remote Work. Read more

There are more than a few defenses in workers' compensation cases. Some are used more often than others. Read more

An applicant failed to prove that a defendant neglected or refused to provide medical care and must continue treating within the defendant’s medical provider network (MPN), according to a new panel decision from the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Read more

A recent California Workers Compensation Appeals Board panel decision highlights some of the challenges in settling cases with a Medicare Set Aside. Read more

On June 22, 2023, the WCAB issued an en banc decision in Grace Nunes v. State Of California DMV/SCIF(ADJ8210063, ADJ8621818) overturning a Workers’ Comp trial judge’s award of 100% permanent total disability that was largely based on the opinion of the employee’s vocational rehabilitation expert.  Read more

It’s been a busy time for the members of the CLA Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee.  The Committee’s activities were highlighted by the quarterly meeting of the committee on the weekend of May 19, 2023 at the Renaissance Hotel in Newport Beach, CA.  The meeting was held in conjunction with our Committee’s Spring Education CLE Conference.  Read more

Purchase all five webinars and receive 20% off! Offer ends 07/29/2023 at 9 AM. Read more

An analysis and discussion of the recent WCAB decision of Kave v. State 2022 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 317 Read more