Michael Sullivan & Associates introduces a comprehensive Guide to help businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
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Sullivan on Comp
is the definitive treatise on California workers' compensation law. Used by the entire industry, it has a well-deserved reputation as the most comprehensive legal research platform and educational resource available. The sixteen-chapter set explains the law thoroughly, yet in a straightforward style. It is available in both print and online versions.
In addition to the full text of the treatise, the electronic edition also adds a complete suite of benefits calculators, 70+ hours of on-demand webinars (qualified for MCLE and CE credit) and is updated monthly to reflect the latest changes to the law. It is accessible via web browser and mobile app.
Sullivan on Comp has over 6,000 subscribers and is used by workers' compensation judges, defense and applicant firms, insurance companies, TPAs, and public entities throughout California.
Content from Sullivan on Comp is used in the training manuals for the WCCA and WCCP certifications offered by The Institutes and taught by IEA instructors. Sullivan on Comp is also licensed for publication by CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar) and Westlaw.
Sullivan on Comp is published by Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP and hosted at SullivanOnComp.com.
Workers' Compensation Time Limits
Workers' compensation practitioners are subject to a multitude of time limits. Complying with the various time limits is necessary to preserve certain rights and defenses. For defendants, complying with the time limits will also protect them from penalties and sanctions. The following Quick Reference Guide provides a list of time limits that all practitioners must be familiar with.
PD Chart - 2013-2023
Permanent disability benefits are available to workers who are irreversibly injured by a workplace injury. Pursuant to Labor Code § 4658, an employee who is permanently partially disabled will receive payments for a specified number of weeks at the employee's permanent partial disability compensation rate. The following chart calculates the total payout to workers who are entitled to permanent disability at the maximum rate.
Wage & Hour Quick Reference Guide – 2023
Employers are required to pay workers what they are owed, and to provide legally mandated rest and meal breaks throughout the workday. This resource can be used by employers to understand minimum wage requirements enforced throughout California as well as guide the usage of overtime and final paycheck distribution.
Indemnity Rates, Benefits Schedules, Mileage Rates & More - 2023
This resource contains the 11 most widely-used reference tables relied on by workers' compensation practitioners to do their work each day. It contains a schedule of temporary disability rates, statutory limits on permanent partial and total disability, a summary of statewide average weekly wage increases, mileage rates, death benefits, life expectancy data and more. Download this resource and save it to your desktop for easy reference.
COVID-19 Prevention Program Template
On June 17, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsome issued an executive order updating Emergency Safety Standards (ETS) regulations. The order directed California businesses to create and implement a COVID-19 prevention program subject to myriad specifications. Use this template as a guide to prepare your company's program. It addresses each of the required provisions and will guide you through the process of addressing the particulars of your situation.
AME/QME Fee Schedule
Download this summary of the new fee schedule for medical-legal services published by the California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) and made effective April 1, 2021.
Employment Law Rules Handout
In California, workers are protected by a variety of labor laws. This resource helps employers understand which laws are applicable to their businesses based on the number of active employees, and which of those laws might result in leave issues arising.