WorkCompAcademy News - November 17, 2014

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Panel Says Failure to Notify by Fax or Telephone Invalidates UR. WCAB Panel Rules UR Decision Effective For 12 Months. Dismissal of Injured Cafeteria Worker Discrimination Case Affirmed. University Medical Worker Faces Eight Years. Woman Uses Internet Photos to Fake Comp Burn Injury. DWC Posts More Changes to EDI Implementation Guide. SB 863 Forces Large Self Insured Staffing Company to Secure Insurance. Cal/OSHA Fines Fuel Distributor Nearly $100K For Fatal Explosion. FDA Approves Customized Spine Implant. Obamacare Open Enrollment Brings Higher Costs.