Nicholas Roxborough spoke at the CWC & Risk Conference at the St. Regis Monarch Beach hotel in Dana Point on October 1. More than 1,500 risk management professionals convene to learn from industry experts about cost containment solutions for employers, identify best practices, and network. The highly interactive session, titled “Employers, Brokers, Attorneys and TPAs–Saving…
New x-mod formulas have been approved and employers should be focusing on limiting the number vs. cost of claims. Changes are afoot in how experience modifications are going to be calculated. An experience modification or “X-Mod” is a percentage calculated by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (“WCIRB”) based on an employer’s payroll, number of…
A recent article in Business Insurance touched on new Labor Department guidance on classifying workers as employees versus independent contractors, which is expected to increase litigation against employers. Experts recommend that firms, particularly those with a significant number of independent contractors, conduct an audit now to ensure they are classified properly under the Fair Labor…
Business Insurance conferred with RPNA Managing Partner Drew E. Pomerance about last week’s U.S. District Court ruling that granted Uber drivers class action status. “I can’t say that I’m surprised in light of other rulings on the issue,” he commented in a recent article. “I think courts are going to do everything they can to…
If your California employee was injured, or claims to have been injured on the job, they may want to visit with their own doctor or medical professional. While they are welcome to do so, they generally must also visit with an in-network doctor. Indeed, many workers comp insurance carriers include a Medical Provider Network (MPN)…
The August 7 issue of Insurance Journal highlighted the recent decision in RPNA’s case Zurich American Insurance Company v. Country Villa Service Corp., which stated that Zurich cannot enforce side agreements that were not filed with the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB). The article, titled “Court Decision May Impact Workers’ Comp Side Agreements in…
On October 26, 2015, managing partner Drew E. Pomerance will be speaking to CalCPA members on workers compensation issues relevant to the CPA’s or financial professional’s practice. Drew’s discussion will help the CPA/Business Advisor assist their clients in uncovering hidden fees, by knowing what questions to ask the broker and where to look. Workers compensation…
RPNA partners Drew Pomerance and Michael Adreani will be discussing the latest trends in wage & hour law and employer liability at the upcoming Owners Only Retreat, the most exclusive annual forum for owners of all sectors of California’s staffing industry. Hosted by the California Staffing Professionals, the forum convenes industry leaders for three days…
Drew Pomerance was recently invited to join the Fellowship of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) based on his accomplishments in litigation and trial work, professional excellence, and integrity. The LCA is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Learn more about Drew here.
Ruling States Unfiled Workers’ Comp Side Agreements Are Unenforceable RPNA attorneys Nicholas Roxborough and Ryan Salsig won a huge victory for California workers’ comp policyholders with the recent Federal Court decision stating Zurich can’t enforce side agreements that were not filed with the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB). What makes the July 9 decision…