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Posted By DAM Firm | January 30 2018 | Workers Rights

What Is a Carve-Out Agreement?

On December 6th, 2017, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced the approval of a carve-out agreement between the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) and the City of Los Angeles. The approval of this agreement affects about 10,000 union members and gives employers more flexibility in terms of workers’ compensation benefits and policies….

Posted By DAM Firm | January 23 2018 | Workers Rights

2017 Recap in Workers’ Compensation Developments

Last year was big for the California workers’ compensation system. A list of bills passed through legislation, all signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, bringing on sweeping changes. As a worker in the state of California, knowing all you can about the workers’ comp system can help you stay protected in the event of a workplace…

Posted By DAM Firm | January 16 2018 | Uncategorized

Do Volunteer Firefighters Get Workers’ Compensation?

California depends upon its volunteer firefighters. In 2017, almost 9,000 wildfires devastated California communities. Fires consumed more than 1.2 million acres, destroyed at least 10,800 structures, and took 46 lives. It was the volunteers fighting the fire side-by-side with professionals that helped firefighters control the conflagrations and save lives. Sadly, not every volunteer firefighter came…

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