IEA Announces Scholarship for Absence Disability Management Courses
If you’re thinking of getting specialized in Absence and Disability Management but are concerned about financing your tuition, consider applying for IEA’s Spring 2023 CPDM scholarship. IEA offers funding equal to tuition for one class ($599 Instructor led, $549 On-Demand) for eligible candidates. What Does “Eligible Candidate” mean? Candidate is in, or interested in, getting […]
Vocational Evidence and LC 4660.1(c)
For injuries on or after Jan. 1, 2013, Labor Code 4660.1(c)(1) states that “the impairment ratings for sleep dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, or psychiatric disorder, or any combination thereof, arising out of a compensable physical injury shall not increase.” LC 4660.1(c)(2)(A)(B), however, specifies two exceptions allowing an increased impairment rating for a psychiatric disorder. An employee may receive such […]
IEA Announces Holiday Savings for Instructor Led Courses
Invest in Your Training By December 31st and Save! With 2022 almost over, training budgets for many of the organizations IEA serves, are set to expire. It’s a busy time so it’s easy to put this important investment in career development on the back burner. Unfortunately, this means critical training dollars for your team’s professional […]
WCAB Holds That CTE Is an Insidious Progressive Disease
Generally, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board’s jurisdiction to award new and further disability is limited to five years from the date of injury. Labor Code 5410Â states, “Nothing in this chapter shall bar the right of any injured worker to institute proceedings for the collection of compensation within five years after the date of the injury […]
New Laws You Need to Know About for 2023
Are you up-to-date on all the new legislative updates coming into effect January 1st? IEA has you covered! From now through the year end, you can get up-to-date on all the new State Leave laws for 2023 and beyond, as well as the new California Workers’ Compensation laws taking effect in January, 2023. New State […]
Let’s Dust off that mundane Wellness Program
Are you tired of the same ol’ mundane wellness programs? Weight loss, stress reduction, vaccine clinics, and corporate step challenges, all sounding familiar to you? While we know these are all truly healthy activities, what you’ll find in traditional wellness programs, is that the quote un-quote “healthy” employees are the only ones who participate. Covid […]
WCAB’s Denial of 132a Claim Does Not Bar Civil Claim Under FEHA
Generally, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for injuries occurring at the workplace. A worker normally must pursue claims for work-related injuries before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rather than sue the employer in civil court.Nevertheless, certain types of intentional conduct take the employer beyond the boundaries of the compensation bargain. In City of Moorpark […]
IEA Announces New Designation for Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
The Insurance Education Association (IEA), a leading provider of professional training programs in workers’ compensation, disability management, and risk management, has launched its Workers’ Compensation for Legal Professionals (WCLP) program. Created by legal experts with contributions from judges, attorneys, and named partners from some of the most prominent law firms, the program is designed to […]
Top 3 Legal and Compliance Reasons for Integrating Your Disability Absence Management Plan
by Ann Kuzee, MA, JD Dedicated HR and business professionals are frequently searching for ways to ensure that all relevant legal and compliance requirements are met, employee satisfaction and engagement are maintained or increased, and the organization’s culture fosters innovation, and underscores respect and compassion. One way to accomplish all these desired goals is […]
IEA Announces Winner of CPDM Scholarship for Fall 2022 Training
El Segundo, CA – September 15th, 2022 – The Insurance Education Association (IEA), a leading provider of professional training programs in workers’ compensation, disability management, human resources, and risk management, has announced the winner of its scholarship opportunity for Disability and Absence Management training. Congratulations Lisa Cashion! Lisa Cashion, PHR, a Leave of Absence & […]
