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…

In a just issued en banc decision, The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board endorsed two approaches to rebutting the Combined Values Chart in the Permanent Disabilities Rating Schedule. Get the full story here.

While California’s workers’ comp market remains highly competitive, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is back with another request for a rate increase. How much are they asking for this time? Here’s the story

How does the WCIRB skew industry numbers to present a skewed view to the Legislature and other policymakers? How does the Bureau's report say the money California employers pay for workers' comp insurance was spent last year? What do the numbers tell us about the profitability of the industry?

The September 1, 2024, workers' comp rate decision is in, and employers dodged another attempt by the Bureau to hike rates. What's behind the Department's decision to cut the advisory pure premium rates again? Find out the reasons here.

When can the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund claim a credit against other disability payments an injured worker is receiving? The Second District issued a recent decision explaining why the Fund failed in its duty in this case.

Workplace notice requirements will be changing next year. What additional information will employers have to provide to employees?

How much did self-insured employers pay for workers' comp claims in 2023? What are their future liabilities?

The California Department of Insurance and the Fraud Assessment Commission finalized the distribution of over $52 million to 33 DAs. Is your local District Attorney getting funds to fight workers' comp fraud?

The Division of Workers' Compensation is reviewing comments on the latest changes it made to proposed regulations to increase the pharmacy dispensing fee and to physicians. What was the industry's reaction to the proposed changes?

How did California’s excess workers' comp market fare in 2023? Who pulled back and cut writings last year?

What did a contractor have to show to get a negligence case by a subcontractor's injured employee dismissed? The First District Court of Appeal explains why workers' comp is the employee's sole remedy.

A major discount retailer declared bankruptcy and has stopped paying its self-insured workers' comp claims. How much does it owe, and what? Did it have a sufficient security deposit, and what happens now?

A verdict in the federal case against the operators of a long-running illegal workers' comp program is in. It's likely off to the Hoosegow for the leaders.