WCIRB Reports: Losses Rise Despite Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims

WCIRB Reports: Losses Rise Despite Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims

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August 6, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has released its latest findings for 2025, revealing a paradox in the state’s workers’ compensation system: while the total number of claims has declined, total insurer losses have continued to rise—driven by increased medical costs and […]

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Insurance Commissioner Warns of Rising Workers’ Comp Costs

Insurance Commissioner Warns of Rising Workers’ Comp Costs

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August 4, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a formal warning to state lawmakers regarding the rising financial pressure tied to workers’ compensation costs. The statement, released alongside an official bulletin, outlines an 8.7% increase in advisory premium rates, citing elevated medical treatment expenses and longer claim

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Fall Protection Rule Tightened for Roofers and Framers in 2025

Fall Protection Rule Tightened for Roofers and Framers in 2025

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August 1, 2025 | Oakland, CA – MedLegalNews.com– California has officially lowered the height threshold for mandatory fall protection on residential construction sites, according to new Cal/OSHA regulations taking effect this month. The updated fall protection rule requires roofing and framing contractors to provide fall protection equipment when workers are exposed to elevations of six

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Audit Uncovers Critical Gaps in Cal/OSHA Workforce

Audit Uncovers Critical Gaps in Cal/OSHA Workforce

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July 31, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – California’s chief workplace safety agency is struggling with severe personnel shortages, according to a new audit that puts Cal/OSHA staffing shortages at the center of delayed investigations and enforcement gaps. The audit, released by a state oversight body, found that nearly one-third of the agency’s positions

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Newsom’s 2025 Workers’ Memorial Day Proclamation Strengthens Safety Culture

Newsom’s 2025 Workers’ Memorial Day Proclamation Strengthens Safety Culture

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July 28, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – As California moves through a summer marked by rising workplace safety risks—particularly heat illness and wildfire exposure—state leaders and safety advocates are revisiting the 2025 Workers’ Memorial Day proclamation issued by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this year. Observed annually on April 28, Memorial Day serves not

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Reaching Every Californian Campaign Relaunched to Combat Wage Theft

Reaching Every Californian Campaign Relaunched to Combat Wage Theft

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July 25, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Department of Industrial Relations has relaunched its Reaching Every Californian campaign, a statewide effort aimed at educating workers about their rights and preventing wage theft. This renewed push focuses on delivering multilingual workplace rights information and enhancing outreach in underserved communities. Originally launched in

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Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grants Extended for Second Year

Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grants Extended for Second Year

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July 23, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has officially extended the workers rights enforcement grants program into its second year, reinforcing the state’s commitment to protecting vulnerable workers. With $8.55 million allocated for this phase, the initiative continues to empower nonprofit and legal aid organizations in educating and defending

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Retaliation Penalties Recovery: Labor Commissioner Awards $40K to Care Worker

Retaliation Penalties Recovery: Labor Commissioner Awards $40K to Care Worker

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July 21, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Labor Commissioner announced a retaliation penalties recovery exceeding $40,000 awarded to a care-facility worker who faced wrongful termination. This outcome reinforces employer accountability under state labor protections and affirms the enforcement of anti‑retaliation laws. Case Overview and Retaliation Penalties Recovery Process The award stems

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Medical Fee Schedules Update: DWC Issues July 2025 Revisions

Medical Fee Schedules Update: DWC Issues July 2025 Revisions

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July 18, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The medical fee schedules update issued by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has confirmed the implementation of significant changes effective July 1, 2025. This latest revision adjusts reimbursement rates and introduces new procedure codes for medical services under the state’s workers’ compensation system. The

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Heat Illness Prevention Guidance: Cal/OSHA Alerts Employers in 2025

Heat Illness Prevention Guidance: Cal/OSHA Alerts Employers in 2025

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July 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – As California temperatures surge this summer, Cal/OSHA issued updated heat illness prevention guidance to employers on July 15, reminding them of legal responsibilities to protect indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related dangers. The alert emphasizes that businesses must actively prevent heat illness by providing water, shade,

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