What is happening with medical costs in California's workers' comp system? It appears some providers found a way to get more ...
Why did an appeals court overturn 33 fraud convictions in a workers' comp kickback case? Could pending legislation prevent this from happening again in the future?
What was the industry's reaction to the proposed change to the medical treatment utilization schedule to address chronic pain and cannabis use in the workers' comp system? What were the recommended ...
When are school volunteers considered employees for workers' compensation purposes? What are the steps that schools have to take for this to occur?
Why is the industry pushing back on the Division of Workers' Compensation changes to the proposed utilization review regulations? When does the Division have to complete its work on the regulatory ...
Will a former EquityComp enrollee be able to collect on the monies owed it from overpayments? A court says it should but it is never that easy.
Bill hearing season is underway in the state capitol. The Senate Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee will begin reviewing bills this morning, including measures to expand 4850 leave, ...
The California Supreme Court issued this decision interpreting federal maritime law and California’s workers’ compensation act. Get the full opinion by clicking here.
The Second District issued this opinion detailing the interplay between disability retirement and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. Get the full opinion here.
A Division of Workers’ Compensation Zoom hearing this morning was repeatedly interrupted with hate speech and pornographic videos. The unknown individual(s) or organization responsible for the racist, ...
The administration and others are noticing the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program's runaway costs. What do they ...
What is the two-check system and why is it being proposed for construction trucking operations? What else is in the bill? Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or ...