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 ...

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?

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

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

What is included in a $4.5 million judgment order against a gig employer? Where does the fight over worker misclassification go from here? Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read ...

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? Read More ...

How safe are California’s workplaces? The latest Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses offers some in-sights.Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or ...

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.

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 with the millions that California employers give each year to fight workers' comp fraud be divvied up next year between local District Attorneys and the California Department of Insurance? What ...

How much do taxpayers actually pay to cover the workers' comp costs of public agencies that self-insure? What does the latest experience data tell us about claims costs in the system?Read More... This ...

Are payers routinely short-changing providers? New results from two years' worth of provider billing disputes are illuminating.Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please ...