The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund, (SIBTF), is in deep trouble and it’s affecting every government and private employer. The legislature needs to act now to protect California. Read why and how by clicking here…

The Governor made major changes to the leadership at the Department of Industrial Relations. New people will fill the top two positions. Who are they and where did they come from? Click here for the whole story.

What is the real price tag for California’s out-of-control Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program? New estimates are in, but even those billions are understated. Most agree that urgent legislative action is needed.

Commission on Health, Safety, and Workers' Compensation commissioners have long been disappointed with the quality of the research studies they've been receiving. How do you plan to improve the process to achieve better results??

A new en banc decision by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board addresses the use of remote witnesses at hearings. How does the Board say workers' comp judges should handle these requests?

The Department of Industrial Relations has been throwing resources at California's out-of-control Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program, but it hasn't been enough. Without legislative reform, how many more staff will they seek next year?

Why is the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau looking to consolidate several classes in the food and beverage manufacturing sector? What risks are moving, and how will this impact employers costs?

Cumulative trauma claims have been a persistent and growing problem for California employers and their carriers. How big a financial problem is it? One carrier recently put it into perspective. Get the details here.

Why was the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau looking to combine two classifications related to mining? What was in the data that changed their mind?

Why is the administration of Gov. Gavin Newsom coming out in opposition to a measure to create a workers' comp presumption for heat-related illnesses? What are its concerns?

What does the latest industry experience tell us about the health of the workers' comp system? How are the trends affecting the rates employers are paying?

Why did the Office of Administrative Law reject a regulatory package that the Division of Workers' Compensation spent over a year creating? What happens now to the proposed utilization review regulations? The details are inside.

Why did Tulare County cut back its program to fight workers' comp fraud? What are the financial ramifications of the move?

Agendas are being set for the final four-week push of the legislative session. What are the active bills that still matter to the workers' comp community?