What is happening with medical costs in California's workers' comp system? It appears some providers found a way to get more ...

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, ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 administration and others are noticing the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program's runaway costs. What do they say needs to happen now, and how far down the road is it?Read More... This ...

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.

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 ...

What is the overlap between state workers' comp laws and federal maritime law? Where does this case involving a yacht club and an injured maintenance worker go next? Read More... This content is for ...

It's déjà vu all over again for a pair of workers' comp bills. What are the topics that have been brought back to life?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or ...