California Labor Commissioner Recovers $40K for Care Worker in Retaliation Case

California Labor Commissioner Recovers $40K for Care Worker in Retaliation Case

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May 7, 2025 | San Jose, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Labor Commissioner Office (LCO) has recovered $40,460 in penalties from a San Jose care facility operator after a decade-long employee was unlawfully fired for reporting unsafe working conditions and labor violations. This enforcement action by the California Labor Commissioner highlights the state’s commitment […]

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Marijuana Use Disputed in Rooftop Fall Injury Claim

New WCRI Study Examines Impact of Recreational Marijuana Laws on Workers’ Comp

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May 5, 2025 | Cambridge, MA — MedLegalNews.com – As more states legalize recreational marijuana laws, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) offers fresh insights into how these laws are influencing workplace injury trends and shaping workers’ compensation claims across the U.S. The research suggests that as recreational marijuana laws continue

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Cal/OSHA Clarifies Lead Exposure Guidance for Construction Industry

Cal/OSHA Clarifies Lead Exposure Guidance for Construction Industry

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May 6, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Cal/OSHA has clarified its lead exposure prevention rules for the construction industry, providing important guidance on employer responsibilities for safeguarding workers involved in dry abrasive blasting activities. These updates come as part of the agency’s broader efforts to enhance workplace safety standards and align with the

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Court Upholds Denial of Knee Injury Claim by Health Care Worker

Court Rules Corporate Parent Not Liable for Borrowing Employer’s Worker Injuries

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May 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — Corporate parent liability continues to be a critical legal issue in California employment law. A recent California appellate court ruling affirms that a corporate parent is not liable for workplace injuries suffered by a worker borrowed by its subsidiary, reinforcing the principle that a corporate parent

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High Court: Occupational Diseases, Nonqualifying Conditions Sink SIF Claims

2025 High Court Decision Tightens SIF Claim Eligibility

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May 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — SIF claim eligibility in California was significantly narrowed following a pivotal May 5, 2025 decision by the California Supreme Court. The California Supreme Court confirmed that occupational diseases and nonqualifying conditions cannot support claims to the Subsequent Injuries Fund (SIF) under Labor Code § 4751. The

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San Joaquin County DA Secures Felony Conviction in Workers’ Comp Fraud

San Joaquin County DA Secures Felony Conviction in Workers’ Comp Fraud

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May 2, 2025 | Stockton, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office has achieved a workers’ compensation fraud conviction in a case involving a staged robbery and false injury claims. The successful prosecution reinforces the county’s efforts to uphold accountability in California’s workers’ compensation system. This workers compensation fraud conviction sends

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California Expands Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant in Second Year

California Expands Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant in Second Year

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May 02, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has launched the second year of its Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program, reinforcing its commitment to combating wage theft, unfair labor practices, and employer misconduct. For 2025, up to $8.55 million in competitive grants will be distributed to local prosecutors

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Committee Advances First Responder Subrogation Rights Bill

Committee Advances First Responder Subrogation Rights Bill

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May 1, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Committee Advances First Responder Subrogation Rights Bill: A California Assembly committee has advanced a bill designed to clarify the rights of public employers to recover costs when first responders are injured by third parties and later file lawsuits. The legislation affirms that government employers—such as cities,

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Workers' Comp Rate Filing Hearing Scheduled by CDI for June 10

WCIRB Proposes 11.2% Hike in Workers’ Comp Pure Premium Rates

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May 1, 2025 | San Francisco, CA — MedLegalNews.com — WCIRB Proposes 11.2% Hike: The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has submitted its proposed September 1, 2025, Pure Premium Rate Filing to the California Department of Insurance (CDI). The average advisory pure premium rate reflects an 11.2% increase over the prior year

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