California Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023

The latest news about workers compensation in California.

• Court Publishes Decision on Application of Premises Line Rule
  November 29, 2023
  A California appellate court has ordered publication of its decision from late last month holding that a state university employee could not pursue a civil suit against her employer for…
• DWC Announces TTD Rates for 2024
  November 29, 2023
  The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced minimum and maximum temporary total disability rates will not change next year. The minimum weekly TTD rate will remain $242.86 and the maximum weekly…
• Privette Doctrine Bars Parents' Civil Suit for Worker's Fatal Fall Through Roof
  November 27, 2023
  A California appellate court ruled that the parents of a worker who fell to his death during a roofing project were barred by the Privette doctrine from pursuing a tort…
• CWCI: No Change in TD Rates for 2024
  November 27, 2023
  Maximum and minimum weekly total disability benefits will remain unchanged in 2024 because the state’s average weekly wage decreased for the 12-month period ending March 31, the California Workers’ Compensation…
• DWC Opens Second 15-Day Comment Period for QME Rules
  November 27, 2023
  The California Division of Workers’ Compensation opened a second 15-day comment period for proposed rules that would modify its qualified medical evaluator regulations. The division said it is proposing additional changes…
• CWCI: Employment Gains, COVID Reporting Drive Increase in Injuries
  November 27, 2023
  Rebounding statewide employment and mandatory reporting of COVID-19 infections at work sites helped drive a 25.6% increase in the nonfatal work injury and illness rate per 100 full-time employees in…
• Privette Doctrine Immunizes Property Owner From Liability to Contractor's Injured Employee
  November 21, 2023
  A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against a property owner by a contractor’s injured employee. One Miracle Property LLC owns a commercial building in Oxnard that has…
• Commissioner Makes Appointments to COIN Advisory Board
  November 20, 2023
  Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday announced several appointments to the board charged with helping safeguard the integrity of the insurance market. Gina Zapanta The commissioner appointed Gina Zapanta and Vanessa…
• Former Tustin Cops Accused of $188,471 Comp Fraud Scheme
  November 20, 2023
  The Orange County District Attorney’s Office on Friday said two married former Tustin police officers were charged with fraud for allegedly lying about their disabilities. Kendal Hurd, 40, and her husband,…
• WCIRB Webinar to Cover Impact of Economic Changes
  November 15, 2023
  The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is holding a webinar in December to discuss the impact of economic changes on the California workers’ compensation system. The WCIRB recently analyzed data to assess…

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