Author Archives: Debbie Beals, Paralegal
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-62-20 PROVIDES A DISPUTABLE PRESUMPTION OF INDUSTRIALLY CAUSED COVID-19 FOR ALL CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES
All California employees working at a jobsite outside of their home between March 19, 2020 and July 5, 2020 whom tested positive or diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days after a day of work are presumed to have contracted the illness while at work and may be eligible for Worker’s Compensation benefits. Governor Newsom… Read More »
INJURED WORKER’S MAY QUALIFY FOR ADDITONAL FUNDS THROUGH THE RETURN-TO-WORK SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM (RTWSP)
As part of Worker’s Compensation Reform, Senate Bill 863 developed a Return to Work Fund with 120 million dollars per year to be administered by the Department of Industrial Relations. The program established through the Department of Industrial Relations is aptly named Return-to-Work Supplemental Program (RTWSP). The RTWSP requires the Department of Industrial Relations,… Read More »
LEARNING TO LISTEN “RIGHT”
Part of the work that we do on Heiting & Irwin’s Workers’ Compensation team includes helping the injured worker understand the steps involved in the process of the ever-changing Workers’ Compensation system. As I pass my 21st year working as a Worker’s Compensation paralegal, I realize one of the most important skills I have… Read More »
Injured Workers may qualify for additional Funds through the Return-to Work Supplement Program (RTWSP)
As part of Worker’s Compensation Reform, Senate Bill 863 developed a Return to Work Fund with 120 million dollars per year to be administered by the Department of Industrial Relations. The program established through the Department of Industrial Relations is aptly named Return-to-Work Supplemental Program (RTWSP). The RTWSP requires the Department of Industrial Department’s Director… Read More »
