1 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 71: Anger By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 07:48:09 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 81: Who's Listening By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:13:24 -0700 Robert The Uber driver said it best: “the messages open up your eyes, pay attention, and understand what you are entitled to.“ During this edition of Work Comp Matters, Steve… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 91: Torture By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:11:40 -0700 Will we ever find out what really happened? During this edition of Work Comp matters, Steve and the guys talk about The news of the day for employees employers and… Full Article
1 2018 Legal Strategies and Case Law Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:50:41 -0700 This program consisting of two WCAB Judges will provide all attorneys, both applicant and defense, underutilized strategies to implement in their everyday law practice. Vital case law from 2018 will… Full Article
1 2018 Comp Laude®: Fostering Innovation in Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:12:36 -0800 Are we doing enough in the workers compensation industry to innovate by incorporating technology and data into our daily business processes? What can we use today to drive innovation and… Full Article
1 2018 Comp Laude®: Research to Action to Research: How Public Policy Research Can Inform Legislative and Market Behavior By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:19:32 -0800 Workers' compensation public policy research is thriving. Big data and next generation analytics have created new insights into all corners of the national workers' compensation system. The best research can… Full Article
1 2018 Comp Laude®: Turning the Churn: A Vision for Workers' Recovery By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:01:04 -0800 Words matter, and people's perceptions shape their opinions and affect their outcomes. How does the language we use affect the recovery for those we serve within the workers compensation system?… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 97: Goodbye 2018 - Year in Review By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 11:38:27 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Robert & Ted discuss all the events of 2018 that we liked & disliked. An update from John Scalia. Topics… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 100: LAUSD Strike By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:01:18 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike & Robert discuss LA School Board Strike (LAUSD), Nancy Pelosi, Donald Trump, Work Comp Central Update and much more. An update from… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 101: Con Mi Hermano By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:39:20 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Robert & Brother Marc of AppellLaw.com, discuss Counting The Homeless the end of LAUSD Strike, PG&E, Bay Area Restaurant Chain Settlement, QME… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 102: Dr. Bruce Fishman By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:36:58 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Ted, Robert, discuss Dr. Bruce Fishman and an email from his attorney, Howard Kapp, his felony conviction & workers compensation issues. Also,… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 103: State of the Union By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:08:37 -0800 This week on Work Comp matters Steve Robert and Mike talk about President Trump's State of the Union address in addition to the top two stories on workcompcentral.com plus John… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 104: State of the State By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:14:32 -0800 This week on Work Comp matter Steve Robert Mike Interp had a talk about the State of the State address by governor Gavin Newsom, President Trump, plus additional news talk… Full Article
1 120-Hour California Claims Adjuster Credential By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:26:59 -0800 This program includes over 120 hours of state-required training to become a licensed Claims Adjuster in California. … Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 105: The Wall By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:36:16 -0800 This week on Work Comp matters myself, Mike, And Robert talk about Donald Trump‘s wall in addition to the Work Comp Central.com story of the week and the news of… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 106: Saul Allweiss By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:38:01 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Ted, Mike & Guest, Saul Alweiss (Workers Compensation Extraordinaire Attorney), discuss alternative dispute resolution, workers compensation carveouts, dealing with opposing counsel, evaluating evidence,… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 107: John Mcneely By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:09:52 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Robert & Special Guest, John McNeely (29 year Workers Compensation Hearing Representative), discusses experiences in workers compensation dealing with co-counsel, adjusters &… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 108: Death Penalty By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:41:24 -0700 During this episode of Work Comp Matters Steve, Robert, Mike & Ted talk about governor Gavin Newsom placing a stay on the death penalty, the Nationwide college admissions scandal regarding… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 109: The Homeless By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:02:20 -0700 During this addition of Work Comp matters Steve provides his solution to the homeless problem. Also during the show Steve Mike and Robert talk about marijuana, e-cigarette's, PG&E,Recent major league… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 110: The Mueller Report By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:15:00 -0700 During this edition of Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike and Robert talk about the Mueller report, the investigative report on Christine Baker at the Department of industrial Relations, the investigative… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 111: Don't Touch Me There By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:03:21 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, your hosts get really touchy-feely and talk about Joe Biden, Christine Baker, Dr. Bruce Fishman, Puerto Rico and PG&E. Plus additional news, talk and… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 112: NO DEAL By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:31:01 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark, Mike and Robert talk about the college bribery admissions scandal in addition to United States attorney general bar’s testimony before Congress. And… Full Article
1 2019 Annual Spring Rating Event By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:02:53 -0800 This program offers expert instruction and advice on rating, while providing the students with the upper hand in everyday issues with your cases. Students will walk away with an understanding… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 113: I Want to be a Lawyer By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:12:41 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark, Robert and Mike talk about Kim Kardashian West and her desire to become a lawyer. Also, the topics of discussion include all… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 114: Revenge Politics By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 07:57:44 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark Reed, Robert and Mike talk about the Measles and the anti-vaccine, Police use of force, State Compensation Insurance Fund Utilization Review, and… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 115: Call Me Dr. Slutzker By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 12:26:01 -0700 This week on Work Comp matters, Steve cries out for help from Dr. Michael Slutzker to give him a call regarding one of his patients who is also Steve's client. Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 116: Uber / Lyft By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 09:15:15 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve and the guys talk about relevant issues for your employees, employers and independent contractors. In addition to the new Uber IPO and the… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 117: The Show By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 14:32:42 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Marc, Mike and Ted talk about Gavin Newsom and the new budget, as well as the new worker's compensation case regarding catastrophic injuries. Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 118: Memorial Day By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 07:44:21 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve is celebrating his birthday in Las Vegas. Therefore, it’s up to Robert Mike and Marc to discuss the warriors who gave the ultimate… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 119: Magic Mushrooms By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 09:30:41 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Charles Rondeau of The Rondeau Law Firm called in for the first five minutes to talk about the appeal he filed in the District… Full Article
1 Work Comp Matters - Episode 120: Quest Diagnostics By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:31:51 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve and the guys talk about the Quest Diagnostic data breach that affects almost 12,000,000 people. Additionally, the guys report on the Work Comp… Full Article
1 Driver's Widow Gets Award for His Death from COVID-19 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a worker who died from COVID-19. Case: Miller v. Transdev Bus on Demand LLC, No. CV-23-0661, 10/10/2024,… Full Article
1 WCIRB C&R Committee Meeting Nov. 12 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Classification and Rating Committee is meeting Nov. 12. Committee members will review a draft report investigating the idea of a universal payroll limitation. The… Full Article
1 Compound Ingredient Supplier to Pay $21.75M to Resolve Inflated AWP Allegations By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a company that supplies ingredients for compound drugs agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations that it falsely inflated average wholesale prices. The… Full Article
1 AG Says State Could Get $122M in Kroger Opioid Settlement By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state could receive up to $122 million from Kroger through a settlement that resolves allegations that the grocery chain failed to oversee the… Full Article
1 2019 Annual Liens Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:32:27 -0700 This program will include vital liens updates for the entire spectrum of workers' compensation professionals. Law, procedure and important changes will be covered in detail. The panel introduces will also… Full Article
1 2019 Case Law Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:03:43 -0700 Learn about significant new case law in 2019, including a stimulating analysis of what you need to know and how to apply them in your workers' compensation practice. … Full Article
1 California WC Calculators 101 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:52:18 -0800 Join Judge Clint Feddersen as he provides an overview of WorkCompCentral’s California workers’ compensation calculators in a live demonstration of our online calculators. … Full Article
1 Medicare $1K Penalties, You Ready? By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:26:45 -0800 n this session, we will discuss a 15-year-old law that consistently confuses and frustrates responsible reporting entities in our industry. Full Article
1 So You Have Accepted a COVID-19 Claim, Now What? Senate Bill 22 and its Impact on Your Claims Handling in Texas By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:16:24 -0700 This course is designed to assist attorneys and insurance adjusters in their understanding of work related COVID-19 claims, claims coverage issues (compensability), the COVID-19 presumption created by Senate Bill (SB… Full Article
1 Part 1 - PTSD Awareness for Work Comp Professionals By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2024 08:09:12 -0700 Institutes of Health is proud to present a 2-part webinar series to help raise awareness of PTSD in conjunction with PTSD Awareness Month during the month of June. In Part… Full Article
1 Part 1 of 3-Part Series on Chronicity in WC Understanding Chronicity in TBI and PTSD By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:27:53 -0700 This webinar aims to provide workers’ compensation stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of chronicity in chronic pain conditions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS)… Full Article
1 MEMIC Announces $18.7M Dividend By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The board of directors for Maine-based workers’ compensation carrier MEMIC Group approved an $18.7 million dividend. The dividend announced Wednesday represents about 11% of the premiums policyholders paid in 2021, the… Full Article
1 Annual Comp Conference Set for June 12-14 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A certified therapy dog joins the list of presenters featured in the upcoming Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, set for June 12-14 in Murfreesboro. Chief Judge Kenneth M. Switzer Judy, a therapy… Full Article
1 DWS Proposes 12% Rate Cut By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services proposed a 12% reduction in workers’ compensation base rates for 2025. The department said the rate cut is possible in part because of House Bill… Full Article
1 KEMI Announces $19.1 Million Dividend By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance on Monday announced a $19.1 million dividend. The workers’ compensation carrier said more than 12,000 policyholders will receive a 20% dividend when checks are distributed in August. “Our… Full Article
1 Comp Judge Nominating Commission Meeting Aug. 19 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Florida’s Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims will meet Aug. 19 in Orlando to interview judges for reappointment. The following judges are being considered for reappointment: William Anderson; Robert… Full Article
1 NCCI Recommends 1% Rate Cut By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The National Council on Compensation Insurance recommended that the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reduce workers’ compensation rates by an average of 1%, effective Jan. 1. NCCI said in a summary… Full Article
1 Commissioner Wilkerson Retires Sept. 15 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that Avery B. Wilkerson Jr. will retire, effective Sept. 15. Avery B. Wilkerson Jr. Wilkerson has served as a commissioner since June 2008 when… Full Article
1 OSHA Fines Waste Management Company $367,410 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a Wisconsin waste management company $367,410 for violations identified during the investigation of a workplace injury. OSHA said a worker at John’s Disposal Services,… Full Article
