DWC Opens 15 Day Public Comment on Utilization Review Rules

DWC Proposes Bold Reforms to Utilization Review Rules, Opens 15 Day Comment Period

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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. […]

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California Labor Commissioner’s Office Reminds Employers of Rights and Obligations

California Labor Commissioner’s Office Reminds Employers of Rights and Obligations

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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

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California to Receive $440 Million in Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement

California to Receive $440 Million in Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement

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June 23, 2025 | Oakland, CA – MedLegalNews.com – Purdue Pharma opioid settlement negotiations have reached a major milestone. Attorney General Bonta today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma L.P. and its owners, the Sackler family. The

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California Labor Commissioner Announces Second Year of Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program

California Labor Commissioner Announces Second Year of Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program

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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

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Farmworker Protection Legislation Advances in California Assembly

Farmworker Protection Legislation Advances in California Assembly

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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

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DWC Tightens Employer Insurance Compliance Audits in 2025

DWC Tightens Employer Insurance Compliance Audits in 2025

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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

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California Lawmakers Propose Vital Expansion of Mental Health Coverage in Workers’ Comp

California Lawmakers Propose Vital Expansion of Mental Health Coverage in Workers’ Comp

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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

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Assembly Bill 1870 Expands Employer Obligations for Workers’ Compensation Notices

AB 1870 Expands Critical California Workers’ Compensation Notice Requirements

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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

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California Supreme Court Upholds Reinstatement of Death Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Case

California Supreme Court Upholds Reinstatement of Death Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Case

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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

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San Jose Employer Sentenced in $3.4M Workers’ Comp Fraud Case

San Jose Employer Sentenced in $3.4M Workers’ Comp Fraud Case

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June 6, 2025 | San Jose, CA – MedLegalNews.com — San Jose workers compensation fraud has led to the sentencing of a local business owner, who pleaded guilty in a $3.4 million wage misreporting scheme. The case underscores the legal risks for employers who attempt to manipulate wage reporting to reduce insurance premiums. Wage Misreporting

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