The Workers' Compensation system was originally conceived as an effort to provide benefits to injured workers. The intention was both noble and appropriate.
Historically, California drafted the first Workers' Compensation Act in 1911 (the Roseberry act). Participation was voluntary. In 1913, participation became compulsory (the Boynton Act). In 1917, the basic compensation law in force today in California was written into the Labor Code, part of the California Constitution.
As a practicing psychologist, I had intimate knowledge of the system. I earned a certificate as a specialist in workers' compensation from the University of California, Riverside. I have evaluated and treated numerous injured workers and have served as an expert witness in court. I know something about why the system is dehumanizing and frustrating for injured workers and why the system is uncontrollably expensive for employers. THE PROBLEM CAN BE FIXED! Premiums can be lowered. Truly injured workers can receive their guaranteed benefits much more quickly. Rest assured, I do have knowledgeable and experienced advisers who are eager to correct the problems. This will greatly benefit both the employer and the injured worker.
This year, the current Governor claimed in his State of the State Address to the legislature that he had solved the Workers’ Compensation problem. I do not fully agree with him. Many injured workers, both with settled or pending cases are not in agreement. In discussion with various employers, they also were of the opinion that the workers’ compensation problem is not solved in California.
The injured worker and the employer are trapped in the swinging political pendulum. It is an error to be oriented too much to the defense side or the applicant side. In the interest of fairness, both sides need to be weighed so a balance can be reached.
Prayerfully cast your vote
I have heard man’s “logic”: “Follow the money.” “Go for name recognition.” “Don’t vote for the best person; vote for someone who has a ‘chance’ to win.”
I, as recently as in the last primary election, fell prey to this thinking. Because my God is kind to me, with His grace, I came to understand the error of my thinking.
2 Chronicles 7:14 back to top
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
As a practicing psychologist, I had intimate knowledge of the system. I earned a certificate as a specialist in workers' compensation from the University of California, Riverside. I have evaluated and treated numerous injured workers and have served as an expert witness in court. I know something about why the system is dehumanizing and frustrating for injured workers and why the system is uncontrollably expensive for employers. THE PROBLEM CAN BE FIXED! Premiums can be lowered. Truly injured workers can receive their guaranteed benefits much more quickly. Rest assured, I do have knowledgeable and experienced advisers who are eager to correct the problems. This will greatly benefit both the employer and the injured worker.