WorkCompAcademy News - May 2, 2022

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Privileges Protect CIGA and TPA From PTP Defamation Action. WCAB Reverses AOE/COE Using Substantial Medical Evidence Rules. 9th Circuit Reverses Prison Guard Vaccination Order. Californians Involved in Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown. $3.8M in COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Violation Citations. Torrance Car Wash Cited for $800K Wage Theft. GAO Audit Finds "Political Interference" With CDC and FDA Findings. Med-Malpractice Payout Limits to Increase in Deal With Legislature. Cal/OSHA Board Approves New COVID Rules Starting in May. WCRI Publishes Workers’ Compensation Laws as of January 1, 2022.