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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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Tools and Materials
Sullivan on Comp
The Workers’ Compensation for Legal Professionals (WCLP) program is powered by Sullivan on Comp (SOC) and SOC Essentials—the most trusted resources in California workers’ compensation.
These expert materials deliver:
In-depth legal analysis
Practical, real-world claims guidance
Current updates on laws, regulations, and case law
With SOC integrated into this course, you’ll gain the legal insight and practical tools needed to handle California workers’ compensation claims with skill and confidence.
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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
WCLP26
Appeals
- 100% On-Demand
- 14 modules, 1 video
- 1.0 hour of participatory MCLE
- 7.0 hours of self-study MCLE
On-Demand
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Workers’ Compensation for Legal Professionals
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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.
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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.
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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.
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