by (January 27, 2022)
Since Covid-19 at-home tests suddenly became more available to the general public during the winter of 2021, more and more adjusters and administrators have been faced with the question about whether antigen tests are sufficient…
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by (January 27, 2022)
During a recent doctor deposition, a well-renowned internist and pulmonologist told me that he was skeptical about whether Covid-19 could be transmitted by touching a surface that was previously touched by a sick person. He…
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by (January 25, 2022)
Gov. Gavin Newsom broke news on Tuesday by announcing that he appears to have the votes to reinstate Covid-19 sick pay. The LA Times published an article early Tuesday afternoon stating that Newsom and state…
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by (January 25, 2022)
The new year of 2022 began with the largest COLA increase – 13.5213% – since LC 4659 (c) took effect on 1/1/2003. This COLA update provides a significant increase in TTD rates, as well as…
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by (December 28, 2021)
The fine folks here at Bradford & Barthel have worked hard to bring timely, detailed, and strategic content to workers’ compensation professionals via the firm’s blog. As director of the firm’s editorial department, your humble…
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by (December 27, 2021)
As we approach the end of 2021, we at Bradford & Barthel want to wish you and your loved ones happy holidays and a happy new year. We have completed the second year of a…
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by (December 16, 2021)
The Bradford & Barthel Rating Department wishes you a happy New Year, and with that, a friendly reminder that the cost of living adjustments are changing again. On Jan. 1, 2022, all continuing permanent total…
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by (December 15, 2021)
Towards the end of year, applicants often become interested in settlement of their workers’ compensation claims to help fund celebration of the holidays and the New Year. This can sometimes lead to rushed settlements with…
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by (December 14, 2021)
California’s 2021 legislative session ended with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a number of smaller bills into law, while the bills with the largest changes failed to make it to the finish line. Part of the…
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by (December 7, 2021)
California may be seeing a rise in Valley Fever cases, but employers could use a preventative care idea from the Covid-19 pandemic to help prevent occupational exposures to the Valley Fever fungi. Wired Magazine had…
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