July 10, 2025 | Washington, D.C. – MedLegalNews.com – In a significant move aimed at tightening federal oversight of healthcare fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have officially re-launched their False Claims Act Working Group. Announced in early July 2025, the initiative is designed to […]

June 27, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The Cal/OSHA teen worker safety initiative is extending beyond its May campaign, Safe Jobs for Youth Month, with heightened efforts throughout the summer employment season. As thousands of minors enter the workforce for seasonal jobs, Cal/OSHA is ramping up inspections, training, and educational outreach to

June 26, 2025 | Oakland, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has opened a 15‑day public comment period to gather feedback on proposed updates to the DWC utilization review rules. This initiative seeks to modernize the processes used to assess and approve medical care under the state’s workers’ compensation system.

June 25, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has renewed its call for employers to comply with core labor laws, focusing on wage accuracy, break period enforcement, and proper notice posting. This reminder, aimed at reinforcing California labor commissioner employer obligations, coincides with increased summer hiring and heightened enforcement

June 20, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com –  California labor grant program update: The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has officially announced the continuation of the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program, now entering its second year. This initiative provides funding to trusted community organizations that help educate and empower low-wage and vulnerable workers about

June 18, 2025 | Sacramento, CA –  MedLegalNews.com – California lawmakers have taken a decisive step in safeguarding agricultural workers by advancing the heat injury presumption bill, which aims to strengthen farmworker protections in extreme heat conditions. The legislation, recently passed by the Assembly, would presume that any heat-related illness suffered by an agricultural worker

June 16, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – Starting January 2025, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) will roll out stricter employer insurance compliance audits targeting businesses across high-risk sectors. This enhanced auditing strategy is part of a broader regulatory push to reduce workers’ compensation fraud, improve wage accuracy, and hold noncompliant employers

June 13, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – California lawmakers are reviewing a groundbreaking proposal that could redefine how mental health is addressed in the state’s workers’ compensation system. The proposed changes aim to expand mental health coverage workers’ comp policies to better protect employees facing psychological harm in the workplace. This move reflects

June 11, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – California employers are now subject to new legal responsibilities under Assembly Bill 1870, which took effect on January 1, 2025. The legislation updates California workers compensation notice requirements, focusing on transparency, access to legal counsel, and multilingual accessibility. These changes aim to ensure all employees understand

June 9, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California workers compensation death benefits law was reinforced this week as the California Supreme Court upheld the reinstatement of benefits for the family of a deceased employee. The ruling sets a new precedent for how contributory workplace injuries are evaluated in fatal claims. It