Only one out of every 21 California workers’ compensation COVID-19 claims from accident years (AY) 2020-2022 involved medical treatment beyond 90 days from the injury date, but that small number ...

ICW Group represents a group of Workers' Compensation, Assumed Reinsurance and Catastrophe carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company.

Four people, including two Inland Empire attorneys, were charged in a workers’ compensation fraud scheme that targeted Spanish speakers, the California Department of Insurance announced.

Santa Monica’s workers' compensation program saw a significant 29.5% increase in total liabilities during the 2023-24 fiscal year, largely driven by three catastrophic claims that accounted for ...

It's important to notify Medicare about your Workers' Compensation to avoid possible claim denials.

A state project to educate vulnerable workers about their rights during the COVID-19 pandemic found success partnering with community-based organizations.

The multi-day strikes protest the University of California's actions as two unions negotiate contracts for workers in healthcare and more.

In 2024, Californian workers faced a tempered legislative and judicial climate following an exciting election cycle from 2024. The California State ...

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.

According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, California had 680,152 workers' compensation claims in 2023, based upon first reports of injuries. This translates to 3.6 worker ...

Terminating an employee who has filed a workers' compensation claim is a delicate and complex process that can have significant legal implications for both the workers' compensation claim and the ...

By Gil Stein Over a century ago California mandated a comprehensive system of workers’ compensation, which was to provide a shield to employers from civil liability when an employee is injured ...