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Find Solutions & Strategies November 26, 2012 |
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 The Return to Work Fund
What we know and what we don't know |
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New! Rassp & Herlick Treatise | |
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Available in Print, eBook, Online
- Revised & Updated Chapters
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 Labor Code Section 139.48 - The Return To Work Fund: What We Know and What We Don't Know, by Robert G. Rassp, Esq. Disclaimer: This article was written before regulations have been proposed to implement the Return To Work Fund. You are encouraged to pay close attention to all rules and regulations promulgated by the DIR and WCAB to implement the $120,000,000 Return To Work Fund. As part of the comprehensive workers' compensation reform in SB 863 that was signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown on September 18, 2012, the legislature passed a provision in the Labor Code, section 139.48, that provides an annual fund of $120,000,000.00 from which eligible injured workers may receive money that compensates them in cases where there is a disproportional difference between their permanent disability ratings and their loss of future earning capacity. How is this fund going to be established, who pays for it, who administers it, how will it be implemented, and what role, if any, will attorneys have in representing or defending claims for these benefits? Read more.
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| new! rassp & herlick treatise | |
The Seventh Edition of Rassp & Herlick, California Workers' Compensation Law has a new look, a new format, and a new title. With workers' compensation reform under SB 863 looming, we thought it would be timely to update, revise and restructure Rassp & Herlick from a treatise to a new and competitive reference resource for practitioners, judges, and other workers' compensation professionals. Read more. |
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 This noteworthy panel decision will be added to the LexisNexis services.
Medical Provider Networks; Treatment Outside Medical Provider Network. WCAB, rescinding WCJ's finding, held that defendant was liable for medical treatment self-procured by applicant who suffered 2/3/2012 admitted industrial left shoulder injury, when WCAB found that defendant's failure to provide applicant with required notice of his MPN rights at time of hire and of injury pursuant to Rules 9767.5 and 9767.9, and failure to assure continuity of medical treatment was a neglect or refusal to provide reasonable medical treatment pursuant to Knight v. United Parcel Service (Appeals Board en banc opinion) that rendered defendant liable for self-procured medical treatment, and that subsequent letter and attachment sent by defendant to applicant's attorney was not sufficient to cure defect in notice because letter was not correct or complete in advising applicant regarding how to select an MPN physician. See Ramos panel decision. |
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LEXISNEXIS workers' comp community BLOGS | |
 Use of Sick Leave to Attend Medical Appointments: December CCC Advanced Postings (11/19/2012). Lexis.com subscribers can read it.
 Workers' Comp Fraud Blotter: Mechanic Advertised His Repair Services On Craigslist While Receiving Disability Benefit. Read it.
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| job postings |
 Applicant Legal Secretary. Downtown Los Angeles law practice is seeking a workers' compensation APPLICANT Legal Secretary with a minimum of two (2) years of workers' compensation applicant experience. Must have EAMS experience, excellent communication skills, work well under pressure, pay attention to detail, and possess the ability to multitask in a fast pace environment. This is a great opportunity to grow with a law firm with a small workers' compensation department. Please do not apply for this job if you do not have experience and are not able to handle an applicant workers' compensation case from beginning to end. Please email resume and hourly salary expectation. Must be available for immediate hire. Jacobson & Han LLP. Call (213) 620-0222.
Work Comp Defense Paralegal - Telecommuting (Northridge). Two solo practitioners representing employers and insurance companies seek legal secretary/paralegal with five or more years experience in the workers' compensation defense arena to work on an as-needed basis from home. Possible assignments would include drafting all types of letters (e.g., to applicant's attorneys, clients, physicians, and lien claimants), review of medical records, legal research, preparation of settlement analyses, administrative tasks, etc. The work assigned would range from the mundane to more complicated legal matters requiring experience and expertise, and case exposure would generally begin from case inception to case resolution, including the handling of liens. This position is perfect for someone looking for part-time work. If interested, please fax your resume and an hourly compensation request for consideration. Contact Jasmeen Ahdi Ubhi at jubhi.esq@gmail.com or (805) 813-8043.
Applicant's Attorneys. Law Offices of Ramin R. Younessi, an established mid-size plaintiff/applicant's employment and workers' compensation firm is seeking to add two additional attorneys to our vibrant and energetic team. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience in actively handling workers' compensation matters and have the ability to manage two supporting paralegals. Excellent negotiation skills are a must. Come work with our dynamic team in a friendly and collaborative environment. Salary is very competitive and contains vacation, bonuses, standard mileage and cost reimbursements, cell phone, bar dues, health benefits, and most importantly long term job security. Please forward all of the following for consideration: Resume, salary history, and writing sample. Salary ranges from $100k to $160k. Contact: jobs@younessilaw.com or (323) 777-7777.
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). $4,674 to $10,477/month DOE. Litigate a variety of labor and employment matters at admin. and civil trial and appellate levels including, workers' comp., prevailing wage/public works, and public employment. Travel throughout SoCal may be required. Send a State Application (Form STD 678) with a resume and 2 recent writing samples to: DIR, Office of the Director - Legal Unit, Attn: Hiring Coordinator, 320 W. 4th Street, Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90013, or by email to juribe@dir.ca.gov.
Associate Attorneys and Legal Assistants (Mid-Wilshire): Workers' Compensation defense firm located in Los Angeles (mid-Wilshire) is seeking associate attorneys, paralegal, legal assistants who can assist in Lien Negotiations. Some experience preferred but willing to train. Also seeking assistant for payroll/accounting/billing department. Knowledge in Timeslips, Quickbooks a Plus, would do half day legal assisting work. Salary + Benefits include 401k, health and dental, parking, Profit Sharing. Please email your resume (PDF) at mdelacruz@hay-fel.com or via fax at 213-385-9511 Attention: Maribeth.
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