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WORKERS INJURED AS A RESULT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM (CalVCP) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Posted on January 15, 2020

The State of California has a special program called the California Victim Compensation Program to assist victims of crime. This program is administered through the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board. The program allows individuals who were victims of crime to obtain benefits to compensate them from the effects of them being subjected to such criminal acts. This article will discuss the CalVCP how it interacts with California Workers’ Compensation Law. It will discuss the applicable Labor Code Section as well as the Caselaw concerning VCGCB benefits and workers’ compensation....

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (EAPs) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on January 14, 2020

Many companies offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to their employees. These EAP Programs are contracted by companies to provide various services to their employees. This article will discuss Employee Assistant Programs or EAPs and how they relate to Workers’ Compensation Claims and Employee Work Injuries. This article will also discuss various workers’ compensation case law involving EAP programs. What are Employee Assistance Programs? Employee Assistance Programs are available to help employees with personal problems. EAPs can address various concerns that employees confront. These...

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THE POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PRESUMPTION FOR SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on November 26, 2019

Recently, SB 542 was passed for which a legal presumption of injury is applicable for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for certain Firefighters and Peace Officers. The presumption will become effective as of 1/1/2020, and will only remain in effect until 1/1/25. This article will discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, the Presumption, and How It will be applied. What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic...

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Peripheral Neuropathies: Workers’ Compensation For Nerve Damage

Posted on November 14, 2019

Many work injuries give rise to Peripheral Neuropathies. Peripheral Neuropathy, for all intents and purposes, means damage to the nerves. Nerve Damage can come from many sources. Familiar Neuropathic Injuries include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Herniated Disks in the Spine which compress upon nerves. Peripheral Neuropathies are important in workers’ compensation. They can dictate industrial causation, they can determine the course and scope of treatment, and they can determine the nature and extent of permanent disability. This article will discuss what is a peripheral neuropathy, the...

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