Claims Are Going Down, But Insurers Are Worried About Profits In California, you can file for workers’ comp if you are exposed to and contract the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while you are working. Although this rule may cause more COVID-19 claims, the...
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Why the FDA Has Recalled Nearly 150 Hand Sanitizers
Defective hand sanitizers have flooded the market, and some are more dangerous than others. As of August 12, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had recalled 149 products for 3 primary reasons: Some hand sanitizers were contaminated with methanol and...
California Senate Passes a COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Bill
The California Senate passed S.B. 1159, a bill that will provide essential workers who contract COVID-19 with full hospital, surgical, medical, disability, and indemnity benefits. To qualify, workers must have been positive diagnosed with COVID-19 and worked at their...
COVID-19 Safety Tips for the Workplace
With coronavirus case numbers reaching all-time highs in many U.S. states this week, including in California, now may be a good time to reevaluate preventative safety measures—especially as businesses continue to reopen and people return to their normal routines. If...
Reminder: Undocumented Workers Are Eligible for Workers’ Comp
On March 12, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order specifies that workers who are exposed to and contract COVID-19 “during the regular course of their work” are eligible for...
Brain Injury Awareness Month
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Brain Injury Awareness Month! Every year during March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) engages with the public to raise awareness about the impact of serious brain injuries. BIAA has chosen “Change Your...
OSHA Guidelines for Wildfire Season
The state of California is no stranger to wildfires, which has prompted Cal/OSHA to issue a reminder to employers about providing workers with proper protective equipment to help keep them safe during a wildfire. Wildfire smoke contains dangerous chemicals, gases, and...
Cal/OSHA Advises Workers in Wildfire Regions to Increase Safety Precautions
Cal/OSHA has issued an advisory to employers, telling them to take special precautions to protect their workers from hazards related to wildfire smoke. The smoke that is produced from wildfires contains chemicals, gases, and fine particles than can cause damage to a...
Self-Closing Door on BMW Slices off Man’s Thumb
A software engineer from Long Island lost his thumb after the self-closing doors on his BMW hacked it off. The man, Godwin Boateng, is now taking the auto-manufacturer to court for his injury. According to Boateng the pain from his injury was excruciating and...
Changes in CA Workers’ Comp Coverage Now Includes Execs
Effective January 1, 2017, new legislation expanded California workers’ compensation coverage by requiring coverage for certain officers, directors, and owners of companies unless they affirmatively “opt out” and waive coverage. AB 2883, signed into law by Gov. Jerry...