How far down the chain of delegation does the Privette doctrine apply? What does the Fourth District say needs to be reexamined in this negligence case? Read More... This content is for premium ...

Welcome to 2025 and Workers’ Comp Executive’s 35th year covering the California workers’ comp industry. Here is our annual review of the top workers’ comp stories that made headlines last year. Some ...

How many new positions at the Department of Industrial Relations is Governor Newsom asking employers to pay for next year? What needs will the additional staff fulfill?Read More... This content is for ...

How do the California workplace fatality statistics compare to the rest of the nation? What changed from the prior year? Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or ...

What is the industry's reaction to potential changes to the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit system to address provider and counselor fraud?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers.

Federal officials secured one guilty plea in a workers' comp fraud case, but others are still uncharged. What was the scam, and might an Orange County Judge be involved?Read More... This content is ...

New litigation about unfair competition in the hospitality industry over alleged employee misclassifications. Who is taking on who? And why?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To ...

The Contractors State Licensing Board approved a plan to continue an exemption from workers' comp for contractors that operate without employees but increases penalties for those who cheat. Who would ...

Why is the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board going to the California Supreme Court? Does one underlying case impact its operations? Will the WCAB be forced to decide cases timelier? Heady stuff for ...

What is the Division of Workers' Compensation Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee recommending for the emerging class of biosimilar medications? When does it plan to take action on cannabis in workers ...

The State Bar Court lifted a temporary suspension order for a Southern California attorney connected to a workers' comp fraud case. What is the underlying disciplinary issue, and when will it be ...

Here are the final pharmacy fee regulations adopted by the Division of Workers' Compensation. How much more will employers be paying, and to whom? Premium subscribers can click right here.Read More ...