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Monthly Archives: March 2021

RISING COSTS OF THE MEDICAL-LEGAL PROCESS: Revisions to Medical-Legal Fee Schedule

March 24, 2021 In an effort to entice more doctors to become panel qualified medical examiners, write better reports, and reduce billing disputes over medical-legal examinations and reports, the DWC has proffered amendments to the Medical-Legal Fee Schedule. Although we are waiting for the final date of implementation, we anticipate these will become effective by April 1, 2021 and will apply to any examination occurring on or after this date (or any requests for supplemental reports sent on or after […]

LFLM Workers’ Compensation Newsletter – March 2021

LFLM is proud to share our new LFLM March 2021 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter  Our Articles in this edition of the Newsletter: Notice and Reporting Requirements for Employers Under AB 685 After 12 months of executive orders and emergency regulations aimed at tackling the challenges created by COVID-19 in the workplace, it is clear the California Legislature has prioritized safety and reporting in order to help curb the pandemic. Specifically, the Legislature passed a suite of laws enforcing newer and more […]

Notice and Reporting Requirements for Employers Under AB 685

March 15, 2021 After 12 months of executive orders and emergency regulations aimed at tackling the challenges created by COVID-19 in the workplace, it is clear the California Legislature has prioritized safety and reporting in order to help curb the pandemic. Specifically, the Legislature passed a suite of laws enforcing newer and more strict reporting standards regarding COVID-19 for employers statewide. Assembly Bill (AB) 685 took effect January 1, 2021 and imposes new notice and reporting requirements on employers when […]

Senate Bill 213: Expanding Presumptive Injuries for Health Care Workers

March 11, 2021 Senate Bill 213 is still working its way through the California Legislature and, as such, is not yet in effect. Because health care workers have significantly increased exposure or susceptibility to particular work-related injuries or illnesses, Senate Bill 213 aims to protect them by providing easier access to the workers’ compensation system. Comparing Senate Bill 213 and Senate Bill 1159 Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law on 9/17/20 as an urgency statute, and it remains […]