Brokers take note that Cal/OSHA has updated the high-hazard industry list which is the basis for identifying employers for programmed safety inspections. Are your clients in any of these industries?

The Ninth Circuit says the explicit language in the Longshore Act needs to be followed in compensating a worker for his industrial hearing loss. How does it say tinnitus should be benefits?

What is the standard for determining when an expert witness is or isn’t qualified to testify? How do railroad workers obtain compensation for on the job injuries?

What is behind the latest tranche of expenses for the on-going conservation and rehabilitation of California Insurance Company? How much has the five-year-old process cost so far?

What did the industry say about the latest and maybe last changes to the Division of Workers' Compensation's pharmacy dispensing fee regulations? Where are the hot-button issues?

California is getting three new appointees to the Commission on Health, Safety, and Workers' Compensation. as the existing commissioners seek to increase the commission's presence in the community.

What changes does the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau have in store for employers in the food and beverage manufacturing industry? How will these changes affect the rates the covered ...

The First District Court of Appeal issued this decision lifting a default judgment and giving an employer a second chance to defend against a claim for additional workers’ comp premium. Get the ...

The Second District Court of Appeal issued this decision dealing with a fight between employees that resulted in a workers’ comp claim and various allegations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act ...

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? Read More..

Why are commissioners on the Commission on Health, Safety, and Workers' Compensation push-ing for more frequent meetings? What changes are being made to make it a reality?Read More... This content is ...

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?Read ...