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Skin Conditions, Skin Diseases & Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know

Posted on January 15, 2018

California Workers’ Compensation Law covers injuries and illnesses to one’s entire body. There are a number of Skin-Related Conditions and/or Injuries that can be work-related. Per the Centers for Disease Control, it is estimated that more than 13 million workers in the United States are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. Dermal exposure to hazardous agents can result in a variety of occupational diseases and disorders, including Occupational Skin Diseases (OSD) and systemic toxicity. What are Skin Conditions that can be Work-Related? There are a large...

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Protecting Your Rights After a Work Injury: What You Need to Know

Posted on November 27, 2017

Workplace injuries can trigger many unexpected and unanticipated events that can impact both your life and your family’s life. If you or a loved one has suffered a workplace injury or are suffering from a medical condition that prevents them from performing their job, it is important for your family to consult with an attorney concerning workplace rights and options. It is important to address these life impacting circumstances within the legal landscape. There are a variety of legal rights that can be used to protect your family. Many of them can act in concert. This means that more than one...

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Workers’ Compensation Claims, and the City of Los Angeles: What You Need to Know

Posted on November 22, 2017

If I am an Employee for the City of Los Angeles, Can I file my Workers’ Compensation Claim at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board? Maybe. The City of Los Angeles has established an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program for which certain bargaining units have agreed to participate with it. Generally, the adjuster on your claim should be able to advise you as to whether or not you are part of the ADR program. If I am part of ADR, are all of my Workers' Compensation rights tied into this program? No. Under the ADR program from the State of California, claims for Labor Code Section are not...

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The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS) and Your Workers’ Compensation Case: What You Need to Know

Posted on November 16, 2017

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS) is a California State Agency which is responsible for managing the pension and health benefits for California Public Employees, Retirees and their families. If you are an employee with the State of California or have an agency which contracts with CALPERS, you most likely are eligible to receive a CALPERS retirement. Can I file for both a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a CALPERS Disability Retirement Claim? Yes. You are able to file both a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a CALPERS Disability Claim at the same time. You are able...

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