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Read MoreDo you have a suggested topic for future GMK Webinars?
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GMK can tailor a presentation on the topics of your choice. Our training webinars are customized for our clients’ preferences.
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We look forward to giving our clients another avenue for keeping track of Workers’ Compensation changes and training opportunities.
Read MoreMediation of workers’ compensation cases is becoming more widely recognized as a way of resolving all types of cases of any nature, in particular those that do not seem to be amenable to resolution for any number of reasons including for example, when an applicant’s attorney does not appear to have client control.
Read MoreThe Division of Workers Compensation has announced that, beginning October 1, 2021, in person hearings will resume at most district offices (except Eureka, Bishop, Marysville, Chico and Ukiah).
Read MoreDo you have a suggested topic for future GMK Webinars?
GMK wants to know what type of content you would be interested in learning more about.
GMK can tailor a presentation on the topics of your choice. Our training webinars are customized for our clients’ preferences.
Please click here to give us your suggestion.
We look forward to giving our clients another avenue for keeping track of Workers’ Compensation changes and training opportunities.
Read MoreDo you have a suggested topic for future GMK Webinars?
GMK wants to know what type of content you would be interested in learning more about.
GMK can tailor a presentation on the topics of your choice. Our training webinars are customized for our clients’ preferences.
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We look forward to giving our clients another avenue for keeping track of Workers’ Compensation changes and training opportunities.
Read MoreThe California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) issued a memo on October 12, 2021 advising of an important update regarding a substantial State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) increase that resulted in a significant increase in the minimum and maximum TTD and PTD rates payable on or after January 1, 2022 for injuries on or after 1/1/2022.
Read MoreThe California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) issued a memo on October 12, 2021 advising of an important update regarding a substantial State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) increase that resulted in a significant increase in the minimum and maximum TTD and PTD rates payable on or after January 1, 2022 for injuries on or after 1/1/2022.
Read MoreMediation of workers’ compensation cases is becoming more widely recognized as a way of resolving all types of cases of any nature, in particular those that do not seem to be amenable to resolution for any number of reasons including for example, when an applicant’s attorney does not appear to have client control.
Read MoreIn 2019 Goldman Magdalin Krikes established the Joy Tolladay Memorial Scholarship Award. The scholarship was created to honor our great friend, and colleague who was the ultimate professional and mentor and who made coming to work every day a pleasure and our own joy.
Read MoreThe California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) issued a memo on October 12, 2021 advising of an important update regarding a substantial State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) increase that resulted in a significant increase in the minimum and maximum TTD and PTD rates payable on or after January 1, 2022 for injuries on or after 1/1/2022.
Read MoreThe Division of Workers Compensation has announced that, beginning October 1, 2021, in person hearings will resume at most district offices (except Eureka, Bishop, Marysville, Chico and Ukiah).
Read MoreJessica Tyndall has joined GMK as a partner. Ms. Tyndall joined GMK in 2014 and has practiced exclusively in all aspects of defense of Workers’ Compensation claims, including 132a and Serious and Willful claims, with a focus on public entities, self-insureds and carriers.
Read MoreThe Division of Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board announced that the Eureka satellite office will close their physical location in Eureka on July 1, 2021.
Read MoreNew rules governing payment for medical-legal evaluations are taking effect April 1, 2021. These new rules will significantly increase the cost of such evaluations. Because these fees relate to evaluations for the purpose of proving or disproving a contested claim the charges may also be applicable to reports by primary treating physicians as well as QMEs and AMEs.
Read MoreGoldman Magdalin & Krikes is pleased to announce that our partner Jo Anne Morales has assumed management of our Sacramento office. Ms. Morales will continue as managing partner of our Fresno office, and as a certified specialist in Workers’ Compensation brings her legal experience, knowledge, and commitment to customer service to the Sacramento region. Ms. Morales may be reached via email or by telephone at: jmorales@gmklaw.com (559) 449-6000.
Read MoreMediation of workers’ compensation cases is becoming more widely recognized as a way of resolving all types of cases of any nature, in particular those that do not seem to be amenable to resolution for any number of reasons including for example, when an applicant’s attorney does not appear to have client control.
Read MoreEffective 1/1/2021, the mileage rate for medical treatment and medical-legal travel expense incurred on or after 1/1/2021 has been reduced to 56 cents per mile.
Read MoreWhat does SB 1159 do?
SB 1159 codifies Executive Order N-62-20 and establishes two additional rebuttable presumptions for employees contracting COVID-19:
1. Frontline workers: peace officers, firefighters, healthcare providers, homecare workers, and IHSS workers.
2. General presumption for employees who contract COVID-19 in the midst of a workplace outbreak.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the DWC has maintained a limited staff in each of its 24 district offices and has not been accepting walk-in requests or walk-through filings.