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The United Food and Commercial Workers announced Friday night that its approximately 45,000 members at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons stores from San Luis Obispo to the U.S.-Mexico border ...
The cities and counties in California where workers earn the highest minimum wages, surpassing the state's base rate. As the cost of living rises, these jurisdictions lead the way in ensuring fair ...
Approximately 45,000 members at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons stores from San Luis Obispo to the U.S.-Mexico border ...
Guidance on state and local employment law compliance for employers of remote and hybrid employees, including the scope of ...
A California appellate court has annulled a workers’ compensation decision involving DPR Construction and its insurer, National Union Fire Insurance Company, after finding that medical evidence ...
A California appellate court has put the brakes on Travelers Indemnity Company’s attempt to shift a workers’ compensation coverage dispute into arbitration, sending the matter back for further ...
A workers’ compensation administrator isn’t entitled to indemnity coverage under an excess liability policy for a nearly $35 million verdict in a wrongful termination suit, a Liberty Mutual Holding Co ...
In 2024, Californian workers faced a tempered legislative and judicial climate following an exciting election cycle from 2024. The California State ...
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 ...
Alan G. Brackett, Ava Wolf and Noah Borer of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett discusses 2024 legislative efforts in workers' compensation rates and laws and some of the changes to expect in 2025.
Pursuant to Labor Code section 132a, California has declared that “there should not be discrimination against workers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment.” If a worker ...
California Labor Code Section 132a—When Claims of Discrimination Are Brought Before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board by: Brazitte A. Poole of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.