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Published June 1, 2020
SRTK Statement on Recent Events
As a firm that both celebrates and finds strength in our diversity, SRTK is deeply saddened by the recent events in our communities across the US. We stand by those who are passionately yet peacefully opposing oppression of any form and we will continue to support our clients, team members, colleagues, and communities through a commitment to diversity and inclusion in both the workplace and the world.
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Published May 12, 2020
Executive Order N-62-20 Best Practices
Read our summary of Gavin Newsom’s Executive order N-62-20 on coronavirus (COVID-19), and our suggestions for best practices in addressing such claims.
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Published April 27, 2020
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Thought of the Day
“Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that’s what makes you strong.” ~ Sarah Dessen
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Published May 28, 2020
California Division of Workers’ Compensation and WCAB Expand Hearing Schedule to Include Lien Conferences, Effective June 8
California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) have announced updated hearing procedures, effective June 8th, in an effort to improve operations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Published May 19, 2020
New Emergency Workers’ Compensation Rules Allow Remote Med-Legal Evaluations By AMEs or PQMEs During Stay-At-Home Orders Due to COVID19 Pandemic
Emergency rules have been passed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to allow remote med-legal evaluation by AMEs or PQMEs while the stay at home orders are in effect. This emergency regulation may have the effect of speeding up the med-legal process which has been stalled somewhat under the stay at home orders.
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Published May 6, 2020
Executive Order from Governor Newsom Establishes Presumption That Workers Infected With COVID-19 Contracted Virus At Work
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an Executive Order in response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, establishing a rebuttable presumption that a worker who tests positive for the virus contracted it arising out of and during the course of employment.
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