WorkCompAcademy News - October 21, 2013

David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Workers' Comp Does Not Create DFEH Employment Relationship for Volunteer Firefighter. Former Livingston Cop Convicted In Comp Fraud Case. Burbank Diagnostic Lab Pays $17.5 Million to Resolve Kickback Case. New Law Clarifies Death Benefit Presumption. Governor Brown Signs Extension of Time for Interpreter Certification. Brown Vetos Safety Officer Death Benefit Extension. California Comp Has "Interesting But Quiet" Legislative Year. Goleta City Council Objects to Closure of Local WCAB Office. DWC Accepting Nominations for 2014 Carrie Nevans Community Service Awards. Hospitals Announce Record Number of Layoffs.