Jun 30, 2021 How Does Marijuana Impact Workers' Compensation Claims? By Kelly Hamilton Many states are struggling with whether injured workers should be reimbursed for marijuana usage. In addition, there are issues with how...
Jun 24, 2021 Workers' Compensation Exclusive Remedy a Defense Against Most COVID-19 Related Employee Lawsuits By Edward Hummer As COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed across the country, employers are bracing for a new round of work-related injury/illness claims....
Jun 23, 2021 SB1160 UR Rules Have Not Led to Increase in Medical Services By Kelly Hamilton SB 1160, passed in 2016 and effective in 2018, prohibited prospective UR in the first 30 days following an injury for most treatments...
Jun 17, 2021 Re-Entry Anxiety? I hear that. Flexible Workforce? I hear that, too. By Brenna Hampton I'll admit it - I love working remotely and I am more than a little anxious about what comes next. It was not a huge transition for me...
Jun 08, 2021 Fridays Are Not Always Better: A New Study Indicates Spine Surgeries Performed Later in the Week Carried Higher Post-Surgical Costs. By Brenna Hampton A new study indicates spine surgeries performed later in the week carried higher post-surgical costs.
Jun 02, 2021 SB 321 May Subject Your Household to Cal/OSHA Scrutiny By Michael Mazzoni California's new Senate Bill 321 may make some homeowners re-think hiring domestic household services. State Senator Maria Elena Durazo's...