DIR Announces 2025 California Workers Compensation User Funding Assessment Rates

Oakland, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has issued the 2025 assessments that workers’ compensation insurers must collect from policyholders. These funds will cover the budget for the state Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and five related programs established by state lawmakers. Insurers must apply the following rates to their policyholders’ estimated […]

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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Classification and Rating Committee

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) virtually held its Classification and Rating Committee meeting on November 12, 2024, at 9:30 AM. This meeting focused on key workers’ compensation system areas, offering updates and discussions critical to the industry’s ongoing development. Payroll Limitations and Risk Assessment in Workers’ Compensation The committee began by reviewing Payroll Limitations, which

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Convicted Fraudster, David Fish

Convicted Fraudster Accused of $100 Million Workers’ Comp Scheme

Convicted Fraudster Accused in $100M Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme A convicted fraudster with a history of workers’ compensation crimes is at the center of a new case involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent claims. Details of the Alleged Scheme After a three-year investigation, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that David Fish,

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Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $34.7 Million to Former Driver for Defamation

$34.7 Million Verdict Sends Strong Message to Employers A California jury has ruled against Wal-Mart in a high-profile defamation case, ordering the retail giant to pay $34.7 million to Jesus Fonseca, a former truck driver, for damaging his reputation with false accusations of workers’ compensation fraud. The verdict, delivered over two days on November 19

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California Labor Commissioner’s Office Recovers Nearly $1 Million in Unpaid Wages for Bakery Workers

Sacramento, CA – In a major win for labor rights, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) secured $942,604 in settlements to pay back wages to 187 former employees of Baked in the Sun, a Vista-based bakery that abruptly closed, leaving workers unpaid. Each worker will now receive over $3 for every $1 originally owed, a

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The Guardian Group foreign medical doctors

Foreign MDs Find Path to US Residency Placement in Med-Legal Industry

Sacramento, CA – The Guardian Group, LLC, a Med-Legal Exam firm based in California, has embraced an innovative staffing model; it employs foreign-trained medical doctors in support roles. Although these roles are temporary, they offer international doctors a crucial stepping stone toward a career in US medicine. Consequently, this mutually beneficial arrangement leads to high-quality

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Cal/OSHA Introduces New Translation App to Enhance Communication with Workers Across California

Pilot Program by Cal/OSHA to Enhance Workplace Safety and Inclusivity Cal/OSHA Launches New Translation App to Break Down Language Barriers Sacramento, CA—To improve worker safety and bridge communication barriers, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has introduced an advanced translation app in a pilot program. Developed by TranslateLive, this tool enables Cal/OSHA

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Former CHP Captain Arrested for Workers’ Comp Fraud & Perjury

Folsom, CA – A former California Highway Patrol (CHP) captain, Matthew Stover, has been arrested on charges of workers’ compensation fraud and perjury, authorities reported. Stover, 51, a 22-year veteran of the CHP, was detained in Folsom on October 17, 2024, after a multi-year investigation by the CHP’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations Unit. The investigation

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WCIRB Announces Update to eSCAD

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has launched a significant update to eSCAD®, the WCIRB’s online tool for insurers to submit California aggregate financial data. The new version introduces features and a streamlined interface to enhance usability and improve customer experience.  The eSCAD update is a key milestone in the WCIRB’s ongoing

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