Workplace Inclusion and Workers' Compensation Considerations

In today's diverse work environment, fostering an inclusive culture is not just a moral imperative but a business necessity.

Workers Compensation, ComplianceCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMarch 19, 2024inclusive workplace, inclusion, legal compliance, workers comp, employee well-being, diversity, workplace safety, mental health in the workplace, mental health, disability, accessibility, complianceComment

Chronic Illness and Employer Obligations

Both employers and employees benefit from a deeper awareness of the challenges posed by chronic conditions and the obligations that workplaces have to accommodate them.

Illness, Employee Rights, Employee Well-BeingCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyFebruary 20, 2024chronic illness, illness, employers responsibility, employee rights, employee health, workplace safety, workplace accomodations, ada compliance, compliance, challenges, disability, inclusive workplaceComment

Understanding Legal Damages in Workers' Compensation Cases: A Comprehensive Guide

This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive guide to three main types of legal damages in workers' compensation cases: special compensatory damages, general compensatory damages, and punitive damages.

Damages, LawCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMay 23, 2023legal damages, special compensatory damages, general compensatory damages, punitive damages, claim, workers compensation, attorney, medical expenses, disability, severity of injuryComment

New Temporary Total Disability Changes for 2023

Beginning in 2023, workers who suffer temporary total disability (TTD) due to a workplace injury are eligible for increased TTD rates. In this article, we'll take a brief look at the new TTD rates and some calculations that can help you understand the change.

Workers Comp UpdatesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyJanuary 3, 2023temporary total disability, disability, workers comp, 2023, updates, TTD, PTD, permanent total disability, injured workers, calculationsComment

Online Injured Worker Workshops Starting in October

The free workshops, which will be conducted in English and Spanish, will provide information on a variety of topics pertaining to injured workers. Here's what you need to know…

Workers Compensation, DWC NewsCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyOctober 4, 2022online, injured workers, workshops, California, DWC, English and Spanish, accessibility, disability, medical treatment, workers compComment

Major Head Injuries and Workers’ Comp.

If you suffer a traumatic brain injury at work, you could suffer lifelong consequences depending on the type and severity of the injury.

Injury PreventionCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyApril 12, 2022traumatic brain injuries, concussion, eligibility, head injuries, prevention, falls, compensation, disability, accidentComment

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