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?

What is the proper process for challenging the denial of disability retirement benefits for an injured public safety officer? The Second District addresses the issue in this recent decision in favor ...

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?

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?

Who are the largest workers' comp carriers in the nation? How have their appetites for workers' comp changed over the year?

California legislators submitted proposed legislation up to the deadline for introducing bills for the first year of this two-year session. Among the final workers’ comp bills introduced for the year ...

If the Division of Workers' Compensation's Audit and Enforcement Unit is late auditing a claims shop, are the results valid? An Orange County court is being asked to weigh in on the issue.Read More ...

A convicted workers' comp fraudster is taking his case up to the Supreme Court of the United States. Who is involved, and what are the underlying issues?Read More... This content is for premium ...

How did the State Compensation Insurance Fund close out the 2024 calendar year? What factors drove its financial results, and how do they compare to 2023?Read More... This content is for premium ...

Can a workers' comp carrier charge premium for an unpaid volunteer executive officer of a non-profit entity? A theater company is challenging the idea with the California Department of Insurance. But ...

A major workers' comp insurer is facing PAGA claims that it misclassified its claims adjusters as exempt employees. Who will ultimately decide?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To ...

Proposed legislation would ease the licensing requirements for prospective brokers. What would change and why?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or subscribe ...