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California Round-Up

18 Dec, 2024 Frank Ferreri

                               

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What is a Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher in California? (12/23/24)
What you'll learn: Benefits available for an injured worker to enhance their education and training.

What are Workers’ Compensation ‘Benefits’ in California? (12/18/24)
What you'll learn: Definitions of terms pertinent to benefits available to workers in California under the state's workers' compensation law.

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About The Author

  • Frank Ferreri

    Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Frank encourages everyone to consider helping out the Kind Souls Foundation and Kids' Chance of America.

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