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WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News

Work Comp Academy

The WorkCompAcademy is a full featured online learning experience. Our faculty includes the leading practitioners in the California Workers" Compensation Community. Our online curriculum covers all aspects of Workers" Compensation Claims, from basic concepts to advanced topics of value to experienced practitioners such as senior claims executives, attorneys, and Qualified Medical Evaluators. Students can access classes any time, from any internet connected computer. Courses can be completed at an

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WorkCompAcademy News - January 30, 2023

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2023/02/01

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Federal Judge Enjoins Controversial California COVID Misinformation Law. Dept of Corrections Immune From Prisoner-Nurse Based FEHA Claims. Instacart Resolves City of S.F. Worker Misclassification Case for $5.25M. Santa Ana Man Convicted for $152M Tainted Prescription Drug Sales. CDI Fraud Action Against Encino Hospital was "Vast Overreach". San Francisco Adopts Military Leave Pay ACT with PAGA

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WorkCompAcademy News - January 23, 2023

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2023/01/29

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: NLRB Substantially Increases Damages For Labor Law Violations. Appeal of Labor Commissioner Award Requires Specific Surety Bond. KCRA-TV Fraud Documentary Triggers EDD Congressional Inquiry. DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory. Department of Insurance Appoints Three CIGA Board Members. Sedgwick and DMEC Report on Long COVID Solutions "Think Tank". High Volume Orthopedic

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WorkCompAcademy News - January 16, 2023

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2023/01/26

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Panel Clarifies WCAB Limits for Vacating Stipulations of Parties. Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Medical Malpractice Recovery Limits. California/Illinois Attorney Generals Sue Drugmakers for Price Gouging. Major McDonald’s Franchise to Pay $2 Million to Settle EEOC Lawsuit. Girardi Lawfirm CFO Denied Bail in $10 Million Client Theft Case. SoCal Man Pleads Guilty of Selling Used and

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WorkCompAcademy News - January 9, 2023

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2023/01/13

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB Says Injured County Inmate on Work Program is an Employee. Judge Issues Order Stopping the DIR From Implementing Fast Food Act. California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Now Applicable to Employers. CWCI Study Shows WC Hospitalizations Continue to Decline. NIH Launches Pilot Telehealth Research Program. Hospital Closure Triggers Central California Emergency Declarations. Study Shows Robotic Knee

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WorkCompAcademy News - January 2, 2023

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2023/01/12

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB Orders Attorney to Identify Name of Employer per Rule 10390(a). NLRB Says USC Student Athletes are USC, Pac-12 and NCAA Employees. NLRB Reinstates Off-Duty Employee Rights to Access Employer's Property. San Diego Pain Management Doctor and Office Manager Indicted. Fake Doctor Charged for 2nd Offense of Illegal Botox Injections. Labor Commissioner Collects $1.3M for Bakersfield Contractor

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WorkCompAcademy News - December 19, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2023/01/10

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Health Net Loses $14.4M Jury Verdict Over Surgery Delay. Timely Arbitration Request Required by Employer in Multiple Forums. Neurosurgeon to Serve 5 Years for $3.3 Million Kickback Scheme. California Joins 17 States in Employment Definition Classification Battle. New California Law Mandating Bereavement Leave Starts January 1. OSIP Reports Public Self-Insured Claim Volume and Losses Soared. NCCI

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WorkCompAcademy News - December 12, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/12/17

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Court Rules on "Contentious" Med-Legal Associates Litigation With QME. Proof of "Prejudice" Required for Laches to Bar 20 Year Old Lien. Unused Portion of SJDB Voucher Expires 2 Years After Issuance. Employer's Arbitration Motion Fails for Poor Documentation. Twice Convicted SoCal Insurance Agent Sentenced for Theft. Dignity Health and Tenet Healthcare Agree to Pay $22.5M for False Claims. Essilor

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WorkCompAcademy News - December 5, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/12/15

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Failure to Admit Medical Records Dooms Employer's Apportionment. Carriers Not Required to Notify Insured of WCIRB Classification Changes. City Immune from Suit for Bad Advice to Injured Police Officer. School District COVID Vaccination Mandates Preempted by State Law. O.C. Pharmacist Guilty of 22 Felonies for $11M Insurance Fraud. DIR Sends Employers Notice of More Than $1.5B in 2023 Assessments

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WorkCompAcademy News - November 21, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/11/21

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Employer Cannot Refuse to Hire Worker on Medical Examination Alone. Attorney General Sues Team Owner & NFL for Hostile Workplace Cover-up. Temporary Total Disability Rates for 2023 to Increase by 5.16%. WCIRB Releases Multibureau Evaluation of COVID-19 Claims & Costs. Former DIR Director Critical of Cal/OSHA's COVID Regulations. EK Health Announces New "Billtelligent" Medical Bill Review

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WorkCompAcademy News - November 14, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/11/17

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB Defines "High Velocity Eye Injury" Required for Extended TTD. DOI has Jurisdiction to Invalidate Carrier "Unfiled" Side Agreements. Walmart Sues 45 National Carriers For Opioid Settlement Costs. Santa Rosa Neurosurgeon Convicted for Opioid Prescriptions. NCCI Publishes Update to 2021 State of the WC Line Report. WCIRB Releases- 2022 Geo Study with Interactive Map. Orange County Cities

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WorkCompAcademy News - November 7, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/11/14

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Carrier Cannot Disqualify Multiple WCJ's in Dec'd Defense Attorney Case. Growers SIG Sues Grower for $3M Cost of Post-Termination Claims. L.C. 432.6 Nullifies Employer's Postlitigation Proposed Arbitration Agreement. Opposing Party Prejudice Not Required for Arbitration Waiver. Epic Failure of $370M Fraud Detection Tech System in California & 7 States. Merced County Doctor Indicted for $53M

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WorkCompAcademy News - October 31, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/11/04

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB Rules on Procedure for County to Recover L.C 4850.4 Advances. FLSA Mandates Call Center Employees be Paid for Booting Up Computer. Applicant Attorney Jon Woods to Serve 4 Years for Comp Fraud. San Jose Father and Son Arrested for $12M Premium Fraud. 3 Bay Area Restaurants Settle Wage Theft Case for $6M. U.S. DOL Recovers $202K From SoCal Car Wash for Wage Theft. EEOC Releases Updated "Know

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WorkCompAcademy News - October 24, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/10/29

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Lawyers Union Sues California Over How it Hires Lawyers and Judges. Business Name Issues Are Problems for Enforcing Employee Arbitration. Cross Examination Required in Hearing on Workplace Violence Orders. Highest Paid UCLA Doctor Convicted of Patient Sexual Assaults. Staffing Problems Plague Labor Commissioner's Wage Theft Efforts. PBMs Battle With Several States over State Rights to Govern Them

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WorkCompAcademy News - October 17, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/10/20

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Fresno Trucking Business Owners Face $2.5M Payroll Fraud Charges. Tustin Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling 120K Opiod Pills. Cal/OSHA Investigates Tree Trimmer Death After Fall into Wood Chipper. WCIRB Publishes COVID-19 Workers' Compensation 2022 Update. DWC Announces Deactivation of Inactive E-Filer Accounts. U.S. DOL Announces Proposed Rule on Worker Classification. Feds Publish

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WorkCompAcademy News - October 10, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/10/12

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB Panel Rejects Provisions of Unapproved 3rd Party Settlement. Attorneys Awarded $280K Fees for $15K Settlement of Rest Break Case. New Law Facilitates Recovery of $282K Wage Theft From Car Wash Owners. SoCal Attorney to Serve 37 Months for Forged Court Judgments. Highlights of New Worker's Compensation and Employment Law. DWC Proposes Remote Health and QME Scheduling Regulations. WCIRB Reports

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WorkCompAcademy News - October 3, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/10/09

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Judicial and Regulatory Health Care Disruptions Expected Soon. DA Drops Charges in Premium Fraud Case - in 4th Week of Jury Trial. Home Health Care Agencies Cited for $2M in Worker Misclassification. SoCal VR School Executives Arrested for $1.7M Voucher Fraud. DWC Suspends 178 Medical Providers for Fraud Crimes in 2022. LA/OC Physician Pleads Guilty to $20M Pharmaceutical Scam. Pressure Building

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WorkCompAcademy News - September 26, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/09/30

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Weedwacker Injury Not a "Violent Act" for Psyche PD Add-On. PAGA Case Proceeds Despite Arbitrator Finding Against Employee. Long Beach Dockworkers Fraudulently Bill Health Plan $2.1M. New Law Prohibits Employer Discrimination for Off the Job Marijuana Use. Newsom Signs Law Inspired by Comp Carrier's $2M CDI Lobby Scandal. Mandatory Weekly Testing for Unvaccinated Workers Roll Back. WCIRB Publishes

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WorkCompAcademy News - September 19, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/09/23

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Prevailing in WCAB 132a Claim is Not Res Judicata in FEHA Case. Employers Must Set "Date Certain" for Emergency Leave Ending. S.F. Contractor Faces Multiple Felony Charges for Premium Fraud. NICB Partnerships Intensifies its Focus on California Insurance Fraud. Newsom Signs SB 1242 Adding Premium Fraud Reporting Provisions. Newsome Signs Law Extending Time to Study UR. Cal/OSHA Posts Guidance on

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WorkCompAcademy News - September 12, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/09/13

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Class Action Claims Amazon 8' Warehouse Pods Violate FEHA. Johnny Depp's Attorney Hired to Defend High Profile Comp Fraud Case. Jury Convicts Silicon Valley Man for $77M COVID Test Kickbacks. Newsom Signs Fast Food Standards and Accountability Recovery Act. CDC Reports Alarming Surge in Construction Worker Suicides. State Fund Reports 82% Reduction in Opioid Use since 2014. Scripps Performs First

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WorkCompAcademy News - September 5, 2022

WorkCompAcademy | Weekly News ·

2022/09/10

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Court Declines to Restrain "Rude and Aggressive" Workplace Customer. Employer Cannot Discover Immigration Status in Wrongful Termination Case. Judge Dismisses DAs' Case Against Law Firm for $5M ADA Shakedown. Re-Hearing Revives Legality of Employer Arbitration Agreements. LAPD Officers Hired by Film Maker for Traffic Control Not Employees. Neurosurgeon Pleads Guilty to Accepting $3.3M In Kickbacks

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