10. The Process
The Appeal
Perfect Means Perfect
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11. The Process
Traps for the Unwary
The call is not enough.
Calendar Days vs. Working Days.
Division vs. the Appeals Board.
Appeal vs. Informal Conference.
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13. The Process
The Basic Appeal Timeline
Docketing
PHTC
Hearing
Decision
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14. Employee as a Party
Mandatory participation notice.
Employees right to participate.
Employees’ representative.
Representative of deceased.
Participation in settlement talks.
Participation at hearing.
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15. The Process
Your Basic Timeline
Informal
Discovery
Investigation
Discussion and Evaluation
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16. Defenses
Application of the regulation.
Logical time.
The statute of limitations.
No employer knowledge.
IEAD (its own presentation).
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17. The Hearing
Presentation of Evidence
The burden of proof.
Testimony and exhibits.
Direct and cross examination.
Hearsay.
Foundation.
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18. The Decision and Beyond
The ALJ Decision
Petition for Reconsideration
Writ of Mandate
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19. Resources
Walter & Prince LLP
www.walterprincelaw.com
E-zines, articles and further links
http://www.caloshablog.com/
Erratic blog on timely issues
Fed/OSHA Establishment Search
www.osha.gov/oshstats/index.html
Cal/OSHA Regulations
www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm
Cal/OSHA Enforcement (DOSH)
www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/dosh1.html
Cal/OSHA Appeals Board
www.dir.ca.gov/OSHAB/oshab.html
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Notas do Editor
Do I need an Attorney? Used to say it depends. We have now seen too many cases compromised or made completely unsalvageable by lack of competent advice early in the case.
How much will it cost. The question, at the start of a case, is like preparing a bid for work without seeing the plans.
What about the MEW Case – no notice yet required to injured person, injured’s union if non-employee?