The 2026 workers' comp assessments have been set. How much will employers be paying to run the system next year?

The Department of Industrial Relations has released its assessments for 2025. The charges are added to employer’s workers’ comp policies, and self-insureds are assessed differently. DIR says the total ...

Dale is the father of Compline, the publisher of Workers’ Comp Executive, Cal-OSHA Reporter and our other publications and sites. He is an award-winning investigative journalist although there are ...

What was the industrial accident that spawned this $50 million negligence lawsuit? What are the allegations?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or subscribe ...

What did the workers' comp community have to say about the latest changes to proposed regulations for utilization review? What's the next step in the process?Read More... This content is for premium ...

When are timecards required, and what must they contain? Dual wage classes have requirements. All this leads to a dispute about the audit premium.Read More... This content is for premium subscribers.

What are the changes the Division of Workers' Compensation is considering for the Electronic Adjudication Management System regulations? How can you make your voice heard?Read More... This content is ...

A workers’ comp claim by an employee of a Professional Employer Organization is exposing some of the industry’s dirty secrets. The claim was headed to resolution through a compromise and release ...

How did a state court resolve a major workers' comp fraud case against a staffing industry official? What were the terms?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or ...

The Legislature’s work is done for this year and now it is time for Gov. Newsom to act. What are the workers' comp bills that are sitting on his desk? Read More... This content is for premium ...

What did the workers' comp community have to say about the Division of Workers' Compensation's proposed medical treatment utilization schedule updates? Which guidelines are being updated?Read More ...

The Bureau and Compline.com have added two new indicators identifying farm labor contractors and other labor contractors. Read More... This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or ...