COVID-19 Updates

1. Red Alert: WCAB Reinstates Some Rules Suspended Due to COVID-19

   Date Published:

   October 28th, 2020

   On Oct. 27, 2020, the WCAB issued two en banc decisions reinstating specified rules that had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first decision, the WCAB rescinded its suspension of …Read More

2. Special Report: Temporary Disability Benefits Due to COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders

   Date Published:

   October 20th, 2020

   The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant financial consequences for many employers and employees. Due to the overall need to protect the public at large from the spread of COVID-19, the state of Cali…Read More

3. What Do California Employers Need To Know About COVID-19?

   Date Published:

   September 18th, 2020

   MS&A General Managing Partner Eric De Wames provides in-depth insight into what California employers need to know about COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has created hardships for millions of Americ…Read More

4. Red Alert: Governor Signs SB 1159

   Date Published:

   September 18th, 2020

   On Sept. 17, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1159, which establishes a rebuttable presumption that illness or death resulting from COVID-19 is compensable for front-line workers and employe…Read More

5. Special Report:DWC/WCAB Expand Hearing Options – Effective Sept. 14th

   Date Published:

   September 10th, 2020

   DWC/WCAB Expand Hearing Options Effective September 14 On Sept. 9, 2020, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) announced changes to the upc…Read More

6. RED ALERT – MAY 28, 2020

   Date Published:

   May 29th, 2020

   On May 28, 2020, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) announced changes to the upcoming hearing schedule at district offices.[1] The chan…Read More

7. Navigating California & Federal WARN Acts in The Age of COVID-19

   Date Published:

   May 8th, 2020

   Many businesses are struggling with the decision to lay off, furlough or terminate employees. California temporarily has loosened strict notice requirements for businesses subject to the state's Worke…Read More

8. RED ALERT –– MAY 6, 2020

   Date Published:

   May 6th, 2020

   Today California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order creating a temporary workers' compensation presumption for employees diagnosed with COVID-19. The Governor explained that the executive ord…Read More

9. Tweets, Executive Orders, Proclamations, Oh My!

   Date Published:

   May 1st, 2020

   On April 22nd, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order barring entry into the U.S. for 60 days for certain classes of immigrants outside of the country. This order came on the heels of the Apr…Read More

10. Red Alert – April 27, 2020

    Date Published:

    April 27th, 2020

    On April 24, 2020, the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) gave notice that it intends to file two emergency regulations on the medical-legal process.[1] To protect public health, on March 19, 202…Read More