A 53-year-old citizen of Madera has been indicted for two counts of insurance fraud because of surveillance videos that may prove they had been lying about their physical condition to qualify for certain workers’ compensation benefits. The Department of Insurance discovered that the accused was working for a certain farm labor company where they were…
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) was called out recently by a California State Auditor for failing to provide the proper guidance and support for Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). As per the auditor’s report, the DWC has been unable to make it attractive for doctors to come out and become QMEs – leading to major…
Working citizens in California that get sick or injured on the job are entitled to certain benefits because of what is known as the California Workers Compensation Act. Employers are required by the State to provide workers with protection in the form of full payment for any medical bills caused by a workplace injury/infection as…
Employers in California have been feeling increased pressure recently, as a string of companies was fined nearly $80,000 by the state’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for allegedly being unable to secure employees from the risks of Covid-19. The Primex Farms’ Wasco pistachio and almond processing plant was cited as having “no plan to protect…
Marketing yourself as a physician today is not the same as it was twenty years ago. Today’s world is driven by modern technology and the Internet, which has changed the way nearly everything on Earth is done. A quick Google search may bring up clues on how to go about creating marketing strategies for doctors,…
A case filed with the intention of challenging Proposition 22, the measure categorizing delivery and ride-hailing drivers as independent “gig workers”, was rejected by the California Supreme Court early last February. Judges ruling on the matter decided that the proper venue for the lawsuit would be in a lower court, despite claims calling the decision…
Last year was one of the most challenging years ever to be a medical practitioner. The emergence of Covid-19 kicked off a worldwide emergency that continues to affect people all over the planet. Now that vaccines are in the market, people have started to look forward to better times. Some doctors have started refocusing themselves,…
Transportation platforms like Uber and Lyft scored big late last year when Proposition 22 was chosen by nearly 60% of voters in California, protecting drivers’ rights by allowing them to retain independence and choose when and where they want to work. The “Yes” vote brought “independence plus benefits” to drivers and other independent workers and…
The New Year has come and gone, the first quarter of 2021 is well underway, but according to a recent California Workers’ Compensation Institute report, Covid-19 has not shown any sign of relenting. On the contrary, numbers leading up to the 11th of January indicate an alarming spike in coronavirus related claims stemming from the…
While most Californians celebrated New Year’s Day on the 1st of January, new laws created and passed by lawmakers last year entered into force, providing new protections for workers in 2021. Legislation focused on issues related to the still ongoing pandemic, providing special benefits to working citizens of the Golden State that are affected by…