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WCLP26
Appeals
Delve into the intricacies of appealing decisions made by Workers’ Compensation judges in this comprehensive class, featuring esteemed legal practitioners Michael Burgis and James Rossi.
Gain a deep understanding of the appeal process, including general options, what constitutes a final order for appeal purposes, and the nuances of standing to appeal and settling during the appeal.
Explore the details of filing a Petition for Reconsideration, including grounds, time limits, form, and content, as well as the role of the workers’ compensation judge and the Appeals Board in the process.
Learn about the Petition for Removal and the nuances of appellate review, including standards, time limits, and filing requirements.
Lastly, gain insights into the California Supreme Court, including time limits, scope, and the necessary pleadings and court actions. Join us to navigate the appeals process with expertise and confidence
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Joanne Thomas
Managing Shareholder Inland Empire and San Diego, SRTK
Michael Burgis, Esq.
Law Offices of Michael Burgis & Associates, P.C.
Tools and Materials
This class requires you to purchase additional tools and materials
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Sullivan on Comp
The most comprehensive treatise in California Workers’ Compensation. Required for all tracks: Indemnity, Medical Only, and Medical Bill Review.
Receive $65 off an annual subscription, or the first month of a monthly subscription free.
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Additional Free Online Course Materials
Lecture Topics Covered
- General options for appeals
- Final order for purposes of appeal
- Standing to appeal and settling during appeal
- Petition for Reconsideration: Grounds, Time limits and filing, Form and content, Answer and supplemental petitions, Actions by workers, compensation Judge and Appeals Board
- Petition for removal
- Appellate Review: Standards, time limits, and filing, Scope, form, and content, Responsive pleadings and court actions
- California Supreme Court: Time limits and scope, Pleadings and court action
Who Should Attend
- New associates in Law Firms
- Established legal professionals who would benefit from an in-depth review
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Workers' Compensation Benefits
Students will learn about the different types of benefits available to injured workers under workers’ compensation. This includes medical treatment, temporary disability payments, permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits.
04
Investigating and Documenting Claims
This topic focuses on the essential skills of a claims adjuster, including conducting thorough investigations, gathering evidence, and maintaining accurate and complete claim documentation. It covers techniques for interviewing injured workers, employers, and witnesses, as well as the importance of proper record-keeping.
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Ethics and Professionalism
The course will emphasize the ethical responsibilities of claims adjusters. This includes topics such as fair claims handling, protecting confidential information, complying with state regulations, and maintaining professional relationships with injured workers, employers, and healthcare providers.
WCLP26
Appeals
- 100% On-Demand
- 14 modules, 1 video
- 1.0 hour of participatory MCLE
- 7.0 hours of self-study MCLE
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Payment plans available.
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Workers’ Compensation for Legal Professionals
Gain a comprehensive understanding of this dynamic field and emerge with the expertise to navigate the complexities of the workers’ compensation law with confidence.
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What our students have to say
IEA helped launch my career in Workers’ Comp by facilitating my completion of necessary courses. I secured a job with the city of Los Angeles and am now thriving in my profession. Grateful for their support.
Former Student
WCCA
I greatly appreciated the teachers and how they have helped me grow. The process of taking their courses is simple and streamlined, which makes it much easier to complete them quickly.
Former Student
WCCA & WCCP
Real life and ambiguous examples and the time to work through them was a good way to practice the content/theory. Breakout groups were very helpful.
Bianca O
The presenter was great and the content was very relevant and interesting.
Unknown User
The information was well organized and easy to understand. The interactive learning activities along the way were a great way to keep the reader engaged and remember the material as the course progressed.
Bianca O
Instructor did a great job to keep students engaged while also making sure we learned and understood relevant topics to be prepared for a real Claims Examiner position.
Alex Fazeli
Claims Examiner / Work Comp, ICW Group
IEA’s CPWC certification has been a great training solution for our new hires. Meeting the required 120 hours of instruction and statutory topics in an On-demand turn-key program has made my job so much easier.
Dan Henley
Claims Training Supervisor, EMPLOYERS® Insurance
I liked and appreciated that it was a self-paced program, which allowed me to complete it according to my schedule. I received my CPWC through IEA in less than 6 months.
Rupee Atwal
Workers’ Compensation Manager, Pridestaff
The instructor was very educational, helpful, and present during the entirety of the course. The IEA portal and platform is very easy to navigate and use. The team is quick with emailing back. 10/10 experience.
George Y.
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