California approves a 6.6% average pure premium increase, but 35 workers’ comp classes face hikes of 20%+—some over 60%—ahead of Sept. 1, 2026.

California lawmakers enter the final stretch on workers’ comp bills covering fraud, staffing, permanent disability, employer groups and pure premium funding.

CDI faces a workers’ comp premium dispute over Losy LLC’s Uber vehicle leasing model, testing ABC contractor rules and Proposition 22 for app‑based drivers.

California Supreme Court backs insureds, allowing bad‑faith and declaratory claims against excess insurers based on a reasonable likelihood that coverage will attach.

What does the latest industry data tell us about the cost of workers' comp coverage and claims? How do they compare to last year?

A new study looks at what employers are doing right and wrong with utilization review early in the life of a workers' comp claim. How can the system be improved?

California’s telecommuter clerical class 8871 now carries an advisory rate under $0.10 per $100 of payroll—less than half class 8810—after seven cycles of delayed savings.

How will the governor’s final budget spend the dollars that employers provided to run the workers' comp system? What are the individual programs and units getting?

What did a workers' comp judge do to get kicked off of two dozen cases? How does the WCAB say things should have been handled? Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please ...

What does it mean to comply with a premium audit, and when can a carrier cancel a policy for noncompliance? The Third District explores the question in this dispute between a carrier and an insured.

While major workers' comp reforms are unlikely this year, the negotiating positions are evolving. What are the top issues still on the table? Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To ...

What do the latest numbers tell us about the health of the workers' compensation industry in California? A new report to the Legislature is out. Read More... This content is for premium subscribers.