California

• The California Workers' Compensation System



• What is Workers' Compensation



• Failure To Obtain Workers' Compensation



• Determining Proper Premiums



• Effective Safety Programs



• Preemployment Application



• Educating The Worker



• Medical Treatment



• Investigating The Accident



• Following The Accident



• Employer's Civil Liability



• Rehiring The Injured Worker



• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)



• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)



• Fraud And Other Abuse



• Employer's Civil Liability



• Tips for Recognizing Fraud



• Tips for Determining Employee versus Contractor Status



• Software To The Workers' Compensation Industry



• Do I Need Coverage



• Selecting Coverage



• Notice Of Accident/Injury



• Authorized Medical Care



• Wage Statement



• Wrongful Discharge



• Settlements



• Fraud And Other Abuse



• Q: Do I need to have workers' compensation insurance? (new)



• Q: My spouse and I are the sole owners of our business. We have no employees. Are we required to obtain workers' compensation coverage? (new)



• Q: Are executive officers or directors of the company covered under its workers' compensation policy? (new)



• Q: Where do I get workers' compensation insurance? (new)



• Q: What about self insurance? (new)



• Q: How much does workers' compensation insurance cost? (new)



• Q: What determines how much I'll pay for my premiums? (new)



• Q: Can my employees help pay for my workers' compensation insurance? (new)



• Q: What are these new medical provider networks? (new)



• Q: What does pre-designating a personal doctor involve? (new)



• Q: This is a family business and I'd like to pay the doctor cash. Is that OK?



• Q: How do I make sure my employees are taken care of properly if they get sick or hurt on the job? (new)



• Q: Isn't workers' comp fraud a crime? Who investigates these cases? (new)



• Q: Isn't workers' comp fraud a crime? Who investigates these cases? (new)



• Q: What happens if I'm uninsured and an employee is injured? (new)



• Q: What is the Uninsured Employers' Benefit Trust Fund? (new)



• Q: Can I be fined for not carrying workers' compensation insurance? (new)



• Q: Where can I report an employer for not carrying workers' compensation insurance? (new)