1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (552+ words) A recent unpublished decision addressed the limitations of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board'to substitute findings of fact in the appellate process. In'Los Angeles Department of Water and Power vs. WCAB (Jeanette France), the Court of Appeal reversed a WCAB appellate…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1051+ words) The Law Offices of Bradford and Barthel has confirmed that the Employment Development Department's Disability Insurance representatives will no longer have their own offices at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The change will take place at the end of June,…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (151+ words) Under this rule, injuries sustained while an employee is commuting to or from work are generally not considered to arise out of and in the course of employment, and therefore are not compensable. On appeal, the court held that the…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (664+ words) Diclofenac is becoming an increasingly popular medication in workers" compensation and auto accident cases. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug available as a pill or as a topical medication. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration approved 1% diclofenac as a topical treatment…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (58+ words) Work Comp Central Join us in Monterey for networking, learning and growth. Experience unparalleled opportunities f" Join us for the must-attend event for Texas workers" compensation professionals! Connect with to" Join us at the 2026 AMCOMP Annual Meeting, April 28-30, 2026 at The…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (407+ words) PBMs can also receive "rebates" from drug manufacturers, and they don't have to pass through or share such rebates with the paying company. Because PBMs are not yet required to disclose the details of the spread, their rebates and other…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (53+ words) Work Comp Central The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) invites you to attend its premier Insurance Sum" The Forum brings the workers' compensation community together to collaborate, share insights and i" Join us in Monterey for networking, learning and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (223+ words) Colorado lawmakers are working on a bill that would spin off the state-chartered workers' compensation carrier in exchange for a $300 million payment, according to a report by the Denver Gazette. Pinnacol's payment to the state would be divided among several…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (428+ words) New York, its'Workers" Compensation Board'and'Gov.'Kathy Hochul'are reshaping the state"s workers" comp system, one step at a time. Currently, providers who want to treat injured workers must apply for approval with the WCB. Under Hochul"s "universal authorization" for…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (57+ words) Work Comp Central Career Services at California Lutheran University presents the Career & Intern Expo 2026, which wi" Join AWCP for an engaging Virtual Mini Conference featuring industry experts discussing key worker" The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) invites you to…...