FLASH REPORTS

Flash: Workers’ Comp TTD/PTD Benefits Increase

California’s average weekly wage increased, so workers’ comp benefits paid by employers are also increasing. How big is the increase, and when will it take effect? Find out right here right now.

Flash: Flash: California Employers Owe Billions

A new analysis of the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program shows that California employers owe billions to injured workers who have pre-existing disabilities. How many billions of dollars have regulators added to California’s beleaguered employers costs?

 

Flash: Commissioner Rejects Call For Workers’ Comp Rate Hike

The September 1, 2024, workers’ comp rate decision is in, and employers dodged another Bureau attempt to hike rates. How much were the rates cut? Find out by clicking here…

ARTICLES

Industry’s Mid-Year Results Are Mixed

How is the California workers' comp industry weathering the economic changes? What do the numbers tell us about overall costs and the health of the system?

Roofer Gets Second Chance In Premium Dispute

An audit premium dispute is heading back down to the trial court level where the employer will get a second chance to plead his case. What is the other damning claim the court will have to address?

Workers’ Comp Exclusivity Bars Assault Claim

What must an employer do if a fight between employees results in injury? A recent appeals court decision addresses this and other Fair Employment and Housing Act obligations.

Charges In Southern California Kickback Scheme

Another alleged scheme of kickbacks and questionable billings in Orange County to workers' comp carriers is taken down. Who was charged, and what companies allegedly participated in the fraud?

Staffing Company Goes To CDI In Collateral Dispute

Can an insurance carrier force an insured – a staffing company in this case - to arbitration in another state for a collateral dispute in a large deductible program? A pending appeal before the California Department of Insurance is focused on this issue.

AB5: SCOTUS Twice Denies Gig Economy Challenges

The fight over AB 5 and the ABC test's application to app-based ride-sharing and delivery services is heading back to state courts. What were the cases that SCOTUS refused to take up?

Pharmacy Committee To Discuss Biosimilar Drug Substitutions

What are biologic medicines and biosimilar drugs? An industry panel is looking to control costs in this emerging area before they get out of hand. What's their solution?

Second 15-day Comment Period On Rx Dispensing Regulations

What are the latest changes to the Division of Workers' Compensation's proposal to update the prescription drug dispensing fee? How can you participate in the process?

Governor Vetoes Controversial Workers’ Comp Bills

California employers and the workers' comp community dodged several bullets this legislative session. What was in the bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed? Find out if the Governor was the adult in the room. Click here.

Ninth Circuit Upholds Conviction But Questions Restitution Amount

Why is the Ninth Circuit questioning the amount of restitution a convicted workers' comp fraudster owes as part of his sentence? What was the nature of the fraudulent scheme?

Over 40,000 Reassignments From Breakup Of Restaurants/Taverns Class

Tens of thousands of risks had to be reclassified under the new class codes for restaurants and taverns. Class 9079 was divided among six new classes. Where did the bulk of the risks fall?