FLASH REPORTS
Flash: Administration’s Proposed SIBTF Reforms Are Out
The Newsom Administration is proposing to reform the troubled Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program and bring real reform. What specific reforms are being proposed?
Flash: Superior Court Judge Cops To Workers’ Comp Fraud
The identity of a formerly unnamed and uncharged co-conspirator in a Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund fraud case is revealed. What are the consequences that he is facing?
Flash: Here are the Premium Assessments
The 2026 workers’ comp assessments have been set. How much will employers be paying to run the system next year?
ARTICLES
Legislators Push Back On Administration’s SIBTF Proposal
What are the key points of debate over the Administration's proposed reforms for the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program? How would they change the system?
Defense, Applicant’s Attorney Debate CT Claims
What are the tactics that are creating a surge in cumulative trauma claims? Who is behind the trend, and is there a cure?
Bill Proposes More Attorney Disbarments
How is an Assemblyman proposing to crack down on illegal capping arrangements by attorneys? What are the proposed changes?
Company’s Unreported Payroll Cost Competitors Millions
What happens to the competition when employers don’t properly report payroll? How much more were employers paying in a class that had $40 million in payroll go unreported for years?
Amended Bill Brings Back Medical Leave Protections
Can an employer deny time off to an injured worker for a medical appointment for their industrial injury? An amended bill would provide clarity to when they can and cannot deny the requested time off.
Criminal Accident Investigations For Death, PTD Cases
How is one Assemblyman proposing to reform the way fatal accidents are investigated in California's workplaces? What are the proposals under consideration?
Fronting Insurer Sues Employer To Collect Collateral For Captive Program
Why did an employer in a group captive program get a $5 million demand? What else is going on in the case?
Major Employer Fights X-Mod
If an employer underreported its payroll, should it be able to escape the impact that underreporting had on its X-Mod? What does the Bureau have to say about the matter?
New DIR, DWC Leaders Speak to SIBTF & Other Issues
What did the new leadership team at the Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Workers' Compensation have to say about their plans for the year? What are their priorities?
WCIRB Files Regulatory Changes
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau made its September 1, 2026, regulatory filing official. What are the changes that are being contemplated?
Bill Would Boost Insurance Commissioner’s Powers
How does a candidate for insurance commissioner want to change the authority the position holds? What new powers would the Commissioner have?