Understanding Workers' Comp Implications for Tax Season

For many, workers' compensation provides essential support during challenging times, but its impact on tax filings remains a murky and confusing subject.

Workers Compensation, TaxesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMarch 26, 2024taxes, tax professional, workers comp, tax season, medical expenses, professional, tax-exempt benefits, deductibles, legal fees, tax laws, financial implicationComment

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

Workers’ Compensation for Incarcerated Workers

When it comes to incarcerated individuals who work within prison industries or maintenance, the conversation around workers' compensation becomes complex and often overlooked.

Workers Comp, Types of WorkersCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyJanuary 16, 2024jail, prisoners, incarcerated workers, workers rights, workers comp, penal labor, rehabilitation, legal landscape, labor laws, post-incarceration, workplace safety, prison work programsComment

Personal Protective Equipment: A Crucial Defense for Worker Safety

From construction sites to healthcare facilities, personal protective equipment (PPE) serves as a vital safeguard against injuries and illness in the workplace.

Workplace Safety, ProtectionsCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneySeptember 26, 2023PPE, personal protective equipment, safety gear, safety, workplace safety, culture of safety, injury prevention, hearing loss, vision protection, on-the-job injury, workers compComment

Are Truck Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?

The classification of truck drivers as independent contractors or employees is a complex issue that has long been debated in the trucking industry.

Types of Workers, Workers RightsCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneySeptember 12, 2023truck drivers, workers comp, independent contractor, employee, laws, labor laws, equipment, workers rights, contract, status, state law, companies, classificationComment

25th Annual California Workers' Compensation Case Law Update

Under the guidance of CWCI General Counsel Sara Widener-Brightwell, this year’s program is expected to be better than ever with a comprehensive agenda crafted for optimal knowledge sharing.

Updates, CWCICole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyApril 25, 2023CWCI, workers compensation, case law, conference, Oakland, California, attorneys, claims, workers comp, panel discussionComment

What the New CWCI Study Means For You

Recent research done by the CWCI about professional medical service treatment patterns has revealed that the utilization of professional medical services in California's workers' compensation claims has remained relatively stable over recent years.

Research, CWCICole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyApril 11, 2023research, study, CWCI, workers comp, medical treatment, medical service treatment patterns, data, pandemic, California, workers compensation claimsComment

California Workers’ Compensation and Taxes

In this article, we will explore California workers' compensation benefits and taxes in more detail, including what employers and employees need to know about taxation, compliance, and reporting.

Workers Comp System, TaxesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMarch 28, 2023workers comp, workers compensation benefits, California, taxes, injury, workers comp specialist, tax professional, insurance, medical treatment, job displacementComment

Getting Injured at work: On-the-job injuries in your remote job

Working from home has become increasingly popular. What happens if you are injured on the job while working remotely? Are you still eligible for workers’ compensation benefits? How should you file a claim to get them?

Workers Comp, Filing a ClaimCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMarch 21, 2023workers comp, workers compensation, compensation claim, remote work, on-the-job injury, injured worker, at-home work, filing a claim, California, workplace injuryComment

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