Written by Haik K. Bartoumian, Esq. Introduction: California workers’ compensation law allows injured workers to perform light-duty work at the employer’s facility and elsewhere, including working remotely from home. There are both advantages and disadvantages of working remote which must be considered as more fully discussed below. Also below is a section on applicable case …
California Workers’ Compensation Law: Working Light Duty from HomeRead More
It is reasonably understood in the workers’ compensation industry that an employer is required to provide a DWC-1 Claim Form to an injured worker within one working day of receiving notice or knowledge from any source of an industrial injury resulting in lost time beyond the employee’s work shift at the time of injury, or …
The DWC-1 Claim Form: A Sixty-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More
We are grateful to all our loyal clients, valued employees and dear colleagues. Thank you. A lot has happened since we first opened our doors. Please enjoy this flash to the past showing how far workers’ compensation has come in just 32 years. For some this could be history, but for Friedman and Bartoumian, it’s …
#5 DRUG TESTING POLICY Drug testing must be for cause with reasonable suspicion. Simply drug testing due to being involved in an industrial accident is not recommended unless required by federal or state regulations. Over the years many companies have implemented drug testing policies for various safety reasons. Certain drug testing policies are required by …
#11 FORMING COMPANY TEAMS Sponsoring Company Teams Can Lead to Workers’ Comp Liability If an Employee Becomes Injured Even Though Participation is Voluntary. Most employers are often aware that injuries occurring during an off-duty social, recreational or athletic activity are usually non-compensable. However, liability may apply when an employer generously offers to sponsor an employee …
Yes, That’s What You Get For Being Such A Good Employer! #18 PROVIDING A HOTEL ROOM Employees are covered 100% of the time while on overnight business trips! It is not unusual for companies to accept work assignments in other cities, requiring their employees to commute long distances. Depending on the location of the assignment …
