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"Bullying in the Workplace" in The Risk Report In the July 2021 issue of The Risk Report, "Bullying in the Workplace," Jeffrey Adelson provides a current view of and remedies for potential bullying behavior, determining when objectionable behaviors are actionable and whether they constitute workers compensation claims, ways to prevent bullying through training, and the link between workplace bullying and decreased worker productivity. How do employees navigate the treacherous landscape of what they perceive to be a hostile work environment? Do the employees conduct self-assessments to determine if they are particularly, perhaps overly, sensitive to remarks or actions of a...

Over the last year and recent months Adelson McLean, APC has hired some talented lawyers and administration. We would like to welcome you all! Elizabeth Sutlian-Mardikian, Trial AttorneyStephanie Perez, Trial AttorneyJaclyn "Jacki Chan" Carney, Senior AssociateHala Mousa, Esq., Trial AttorneyMaryam Jalali, Senior CounselAmber Gates, Administrative Assistant Thank you for choosing to be part of this firm. We hope you find your new roles rewarding and challenging. All of you bring valuable specialized talents that will make this firm grow to the next level!

Delta variant could curtail business travel To see full article | https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20210908/NEWS08/912344383/Delta-variant-could-curtail-business-travel Jeff Adelson, Newport Beach, California-based co-managing shareholder of Adelson McLean APC, said employers in states with COVID-19 workers compensation presumptions — such as California — ought to be especially cautious in proceeding with business travel, as the exposures to the virus while traveling and attending meetings and conferences can be greater, leading to comp liability. “If someone is required to travel for their job and they are in a crowded airport and in meetings and it creates a greater likelihood of transmission than the general population, then I...