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by Lizbeth V. West

Pursuant to California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) regulations, employers must post the new DWC 7 Notice adopted effective June 2010, no later than October 8, 2010. The DWC 7 form is the “Notice to Employees – Injuries Caused by Work.” This Notice provides employees with information on workers' compensation coverage and where to get medical care for work injuries. The Notice must be posted in English and Spanish at each California work site in a conspicuous location frequented by employees during the hours of the work day.

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by Brendan J. Begley

A recent opinion from a federal appellate court serves as yet another cautionary tale for employers in the area of disability accommodations.  The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in EEOC v. UPS Supply Chain Solutions suggests that employers must take proactive steps to ensure that accommodations being provided to a given disabled employee are not only reasonable but effective.  The outcome in this case also underscores the need to commence and continue the interactive process and to consult with legal counsel promptly when confronted with disability-accommodation requests or issues. 

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