Why did a court reduce a convicted fraudster's restitution order by tens of millions of dollars? Who will get what's left of ...

When can a freight broker be held liable for injuries suffered by a contracted carrier’s driver? What actions must it have ...

There is important new bill language just in print. The proposed budget trailer bill outlines much needed and extensive reforms to the troubled Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). It … Re ...

Are payers routinely short-changing providers? New results from two years' worth of provider billing disputes are illuminating.

How much is the dual wage threshold increasing for three pairs of construction industry classifications? Why did the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau revise its decision?

The Ventura County DA chose not to prosecute a staffing company that operated illegally criminally. What did they do, what happened, and what other names might the industry be interested in knowing?

What is included in a $4.5 million judgment order against a gig employer? Where does the fight over worker misclassification go from here?

What key tenet of the SB 863 reforms is now under review at the California Supreme Court? How have the courts said the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board was misinterpreting the law?

What does the Division of Workers' Compensation suggest is a reasonable fee for preparing and representing an injured worker for a deposition? How would the regulations impact payments for associated ...

How safe are California’s workplaces? The latest Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses offers some in-sights.

What changes did a Senator make to get a permanent partial disability benefits bill out of the upper house? How have employers reacted to the latest proposal?

The Department of Industrial Relations has released its assessments for 2025. The charges are added to employer’s workers’ comp policies, and self-insureds are assessed differently. DIR says the total ...