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

The Fourth District issued this opinion overturning 33 convictions in a workers’ comp kickback case but sustaining four others. Get the full opinion explaining why Penal Code 550(b)(3) did not apply ...

The First District Court of Appeal issued this decision dealing with school volunteers and their coverage by the exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation. Get the full opinion by clicking here.

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's in two newly amended bills? One applies to every employer in the state, while the other could hit store owners. Get the details here.

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 ...

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, ...

When are school volunteers considered employees for workers' compensation purposes? What are the steps that schools have to take for this to occur?

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 ...

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, ...

Who are the largest workers' comp carriers in the nation? How have their appetites for workers' comp changed over the year? Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login ...