Vol. 7, Issue 19

Find Solutions & Strategies May 9, 2016

Labor Code Section 4662 and Vocational Experts

In This Issue

* VOCATIONAL EXPERTS

* CWCI OPIOID STUDY

* WCAB JOB OPENING

* NEWS: Workplace Smoking Bill

* eNEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

A Note From the Editor

labor code section 4662 and vocational experts

By Robert G. Rassp, Esq.

Labor Code Section 4662 was modified by the legislature in AB 1847 in 2014. Contrary to popular belief, it was not amended in SB 863. The older version of Section 4662, adopted in 2007, created the conclusive presumption of permanent total disability as follows: "Any of the following permanent disabilities shall be conclusively presumed to be total in character: (a) Loss of both eyes or the sight thereof; (b) Loss of both hands or the use thereof; (c) An injury resulting in a practically total paralysis; (d) An injury to the brain resulting in incurable mental incapacity or insanity. In all other cases, permanent total disability shall be determined in accordance with the fact." [2007 version] The 2014 current version of Labor Code Section 4662 reads as follows...read more.

despite recent declines, opioids continue to top the list of california workers' comp drugs

The use of opioids in California workers' compensation has declined in recent years, along with the associated payments, yet these potentially addictive painkillers remain the number one therapeutic drug group used in the system according to a new California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) study...read more.

wcab job opening

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Office of the Commissioners, seeks candidates to fill a full-time staff attorney position.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COUNSEL III (SPECIALIST)

$8,032.00 - $10,305.00 salary plus benefits...read more.

california news headlines

CA: Governor Signs ABX2-7 to Expand Prohibition on Smoking in Workplace.

CA: US Sup Ct Sets May 19 Conference Date for Angelotti v. Baker Lien Case.

NCCI Posts Hartwig Presentation of Future of P&C Market and American Workplace.

NCCI Posts Presentation of Insurance in an Exponential World.

NCCI Posts Presentation for Affordable Care Act and Workers Comp.

NCCI Posts Presentation on Prescription Drug 2016 Update.

NCCI Posts Presentation on Workers Comp Excess Loss Development.

NCCI Posts Legislative and Regulatory Trends Through April 2016.

eNewsletter archives

Take a deep dive into our past eNewsletters for 2015 and prior...warning - some links to articles may not work...report any linking problems to Robin.E.Kobayashi@lexisnexis.com.

May 2, 2016: Does Violation of the QME Regulations Make a Report Inadmissible?
April 25, 2016: IMR Reviewer's Conclusion Contradicted by Own Summary of Case.
April 18, 2016: More UR Timeliness Nuances Decided by WCAB Panel.
April 11, 2016: Another Hurdle for Lien Claimants.
April 4, 2016: Highly Technical Time Frames Involved in Utilization Review.
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