It is going on two years late but is finally out. What does the Division of Workers' Compensation’s 2023 audit report tell us ...

What were the top workers' comp stories to emerge in California in 2025? How did these events shape the workers' comp ...

The Commission on Health, Safety, and Workers' Compensation has new leadership for 2026. Who is running the show, and how was ...

How much restitution should a convicted fraudster have to pay to the victims of a kickback ring? Who will make the final decision?

What coverage is included under a FAIR Plan homeowner's policy, and why is incidental workers' comp being excluded? The Second District explains its reasoning in a new opinion that goes against ...

Is an injured worker obligated to do everything a doctor recommends for treating their industrial injury? The Second District explores the issue and its impact on disability retirement decisions.

The Department of Industrial Relations has released its assessments for 2025. The charges are added to employer’s workers’ comp policies, and self-insureds are assessed differently. DIR says the total ...

California employers will pay nearly 5.2% on top of workers’ compensation premium in 2026 to fund the state’s workers’ comp system, Cal/OSHA, labor law enforcement, and anti-fraud programs. Currently, ...

How much will employers be paying next year to fight workers' comp fraud? What are they getting in return for the millions of dollars invested?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To ...

How is the Department of Industrial Relations proposing to spend over $2B in employer assessments? Which programs are going up in costs the fastest? Read More... This content is for premium ...

Dale is the father of Compline, the publisher of Workers’ Comp Executive, Cal-OSHA Reporter and our other publications and sites. He is an award-winning investigative journalist although there are ...

What are the changes the Division of Workers' Compensation is considering for the Electronic Adjudication Management System regulations? How can you make your voice heard?Read More... This content is ...