Is State Compensation Insurance Fund still the largest writer of workers' comp in California? It doesn't matter. The ...

There is a bill to extend a program that uses prepaid debit cards to deliver workers' comp indemnity benefits. What does the industry have to say about the program?

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 ...

Modifications to a power sprayer led to a worker's injuries. Why does the Fourth District say the case is still covered by workers' compensation instead of tort law?

What were the key factors that the Second District identified when it struck down an injured worker's negligence lawsuit? Click here for the details.

State exams show that utilization review is generally handled properly, but some operators have significant problems. Who failed their reviews, and what were the consequences?

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 ...

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 ...

How is one legislator proposing to clamp down on the rampant workers' comp fraud in the staffing industry? What is in the bill?

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 ...

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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 ...