Latest News
- Top 10 Public Figure in 2024
Peter J. Solimon is a founding partner of Solimon | Rodgers, P.C., specializing in workers’ compensation law in Southern California. He holds a B.S. in Political Science from UC Irvine and a J.D. from Western State University College of Law… - Women’s Soccer & California’s Workers’ Compensation: Two Days in May
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced Wednesday that it has reached a deal to pay the U.S. Men’s National Team and the U.S. Women’s National Team equally, eliminating a contentious pay gap that saw female players earning less… - A Legacy of Leadership
As the current California Applicants’ Attorneys Association President, I was saddened to hear about the loss of Jettie Pierce Selvig and Reuben Lucero this past week… - There Seems To Be Some Confusion About Freedom
It’s interesting to compare two maps of America… - Unimaginable
News reports have exposed an unimaginable scheme denying benefits to the families of Russian soldiers in Ukraine… - It’s Really Their Money in the First Place
Governor Newsom and the Legislative leadership agree that inflation is creating real pain for real families… - No One Builds Monuments to Those Who Prevented Wars
The press has paid a lot of attention to homelessness and Governor Newsom’s multi-billion-dollar efforts to help people get off the street… - The Future is Female
The CAAA PAC has identified and begun raising money to support a new cadre of worker advocates… and they are all women… - Whose House?
The respected Public Policy Institute of California just released their most current survey. The headline on their release: “High Prices Causing Financial Hardships for Many Californians”… - Last Thursday
Last Thursday, CAAA’s Legislative Committee met to strategize on rumored Workers’ Compensation “reform.”… - It’s Election Time
Candidates who will decide the future of California Workers’ Compensation have all filed their required paperwork to run for the State Legislature… - Click Twice
Click Twice. (If You Care About Women Who Get Paid Less Than Men)… - Reflecting on International Women’s Day
Tomorrow, March 8th is International Women’s Day. Let’s take a few minutes to reflect on this photo… - Governor Newsom’s Progressive COVID Policies Didn’t Hurt Insurers
Governor Newsom pursued some of the nation’s most progressive state policies to protect workers who contracted COVID at work… - Less Than the Minimum Wage
Since becoming Governor, Gavin Newsom has used his power to appoint extraordinary people to the highest offices… - Less Than the Minimum Wage
California’s PD benefits are now below the state’s minimum wage. The California Labor Federation has committed itself to raising benefits… - Social Security, Healthcare and Workers’ Compensation
When we think about the greatest example of social change, Social Security comes to mind… - One Small Voice
No one in CAAA is so self-unaware that we think our voice is bigger than it is… - Por Fin
Por fin is Spanish for Finally… - Applause is Nice But Cash is Better
Essential workers can’t work from home. Essential workers are exposed to Omicron every day… - Ageism – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Consider how California’s policies, laws and institutions have perverted Workers’ Compensation into an ageist system where the insurers collect more and pay out less the longer an employee has been on the job…
Worker's Compensation Top News Stories
Top Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories
- Senate Passes Liability Deadline Bill; Assembly OKs UR Study Deadline Extension
Bills that would revise time frames for California employers to accept liability for claims and extend the deadline for a study into the effects of utilization review changes that took… - CHSWC Meeting Postponed
The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation postponed its Thursday meeting. CHSWC said in a statement Wednesday that it was delaying the meeting because of unforeseen circumstances. Commissioners were scheduled… - WCIRB: Written Premium Falls, Frequency and Combined Ratio Rise
Written premium for 2021 was 2% below that for 2020 and 14% below that for 2019, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California said in its fourth quarter experience… - WCIRB Webinar to Cover Recommended Rate Hike
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is holding a webinar on June 1 to discuss its recommended 7.6% advisory pure premium increase for policies incepting on or after… - Jose Razo Reappointed to WCAB
California Gov. Gavin Newsom reappointed Jose Razo to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Jose Razo Razo was an associate attorney at work comp defense firm Laughlin, Falbo, Levy and Moresi when… - Amendments Would Require Social Worker Services, Limit IBR Fees
California employers would be required to make available the services of a licensed clinical social worker when it is reasonably required to cure or relieve a worker from the effects… - CAAA: Senate Leadership Killed Gender Pay Bill
Senate leadership killed a proposal that would have augmented workers’ compensation benefits in an effort to remediate gender-based earning disparities by not allowing a vote on the measure, according to… - Four Employers Fined a Combined $1.75M for Death of Valero Refinery Worker
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s Process Safety Management Unit cited Valero Refinery of Benicia and three contractors a combined $1.75 million for safety violations following the death… - Potential Reform Bill Among Those Passed Before Fiscal Deadline
Fiscal committees in both chambers of the California Legislature combined to pass a half-dozen bills ahead of Friday’s deadline, including one that could be amended as a more expansive reform measure. Friday… - Ted Richards Appointed DWC Chief Counsel
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Ted Richards to serve as chief counsel of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Ted Richards The chief counsel works under the general direction of the DWC… - DWC Announces Appointments to Ethics Committee
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that Sara Widener-Brightwell was appointed to serve on the Workers’ Compensation Ethics Advisory Committee, effective June 1. Sara Widener-Brightwell (CWCI.org) She will fill the… - Business Owners Arraigned on Fraud Charges
The California Department of Insurance announced that three business owners were arraigned on charges that they conspired to illegally lower their workers’ compensation premiums by more than $125,000. Troy Williams, 49,… - Owner of Janitorial Company to Pay $2.4M in Restitution for Fraud
The owner of a janitorial company in Southern California was ordered to pay $2.4 million in restitution for committing workers’ compensation and tax fraud. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office announced… - Assembly Passes Debit Card Payment, CIGA Bills
The California Assembly unanimously passed bills that would address investment and assessment procedures for the state’s insolvent insurer backstop and allow carriers to continue paying workers’ compensation indemnity benefits using… - CDI Schedules June 14 Hearing on Proposed Rate Increase
The California Department of Insurance will hear testimony June 14 on a proposed 7.6% increase to the advisory pure premium rate. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is recommending that the… - WCAB: IDL Payments Are ‘Compensation’ for Calculating Serious and Willful Award
Industrial Disability Leave salary continuation benefits paid to injured California state workers as an alternative to temporary disability are considered compensation when calculating awards for serious and willful violations, the… - Senate Rules Committee Appoints Sidharth Voorakkara to CHSWC
The California Senate Rules Committee appointed Sidharth Voorakkara to represent employers on the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation. Sidharth Voorakkara Voorakkara is senior vice president of the San… - Senate Passes Bill Mandating Comp Coverage for Pest Control Contractors
Pest control contractors will have to provide proof of continuing workers’ compensation coverage to maintain their registration, under a bill the California Senate passed unanimously. The Senate on Monday voted 33-0… - Paradigm Announces Promotions
Walnut Creek, California-based Paradigm Corp. announced the promotions of Kevin Turner to chief growth officer and Kathy Galia to chief clinical solutions officer. Turner will oversee sales, account management and product… - COPD Dropped From Hospital Worker Presumption Bill
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease would not be one of the conditions presumed compensable for California hospital workers, under a recently amended bill. SB 213, by Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, would…
DOL News Releases and Briefs
- US Department of Labor offers benefits information for current, former nuclear weapons workers, enrolled medical providers at Aiken event
AIKEN, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor will host an outreach event on June 2, 2022, in Aiken to provide information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act and help … - US Department of Labor recovers $181K in back wages for Birmingham workers after investigation finds improper claim of overtime pay exemption
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Two Birmingham delivery companies, employed by FedEx Corp. as subcontractors, shortchanged 235 workers after wrongly claiming the workers were not entitled to overtime pay under motor… - US Department of Labor offers benefits information for current, former nuclear weapons workers, enrolled medical providers at Aiken event
AIKEN, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor will host an outreach event on June 2, 2022, in Aiken to provide information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act and help … - US Department of Labor publishes updated Family and Medical Leave Act guidance on mental health, job-protected leave for workers, employers
WASHINGTON – The National Institute of Health estimates that nearly one in five U.S. adults – or about 52.9 million people in 2020 – live with a mental illness, and that only about half receive the he… - US Department of Labor investigation finds Quicksburg, Virginia, nonprofit failed to pay minimum wage to 40 workers with disabilities
Employer name: Shen-Paco Industries Inc. 1032 Wissler Road Quicksburg, VA 22847 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found Shen-Paco Industries In… - US Department of Labor finds Encore Industries failed to use machine safety procedures leading to fatal injuries of production manager
CAMBRIDGE, OH – As a production manager attempted to clear plastic parts stuck in a thermoforming machine, he became trapped when the machine’s conveyor cycled automatically and was fatally crushed at… - Residential nursing care facilities management company in Illinois to pay $3M in overtime back wages to 3,024 caregivers after federal investigation
PEORIA, IL – More than 3,000 caregivers at 84 residential nursing care facilities across three Midwestern states must be paid $2,939,576 in back overtime wages by the locations’ Illinois-based managem… - US Department of Labor recovers more than $168K in back wages, damages for 17 Hattiesburg buffet restaurant workers denied minimum wage
Employer: Super King Buffet Inc. Investigation site: 4591 Hardy St., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour… - Federal investigation recovers $77K in back wages for state employee wrongly denied protected medical leave, illegally terminated
ATLANTA – Following a federal investigation, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reinstated an employee in Atlanta wrongly disciplined and terminated for absences protected under federal law a… - Residential nursing care facilities management company in Illinois to pay $3M in overtime back wages to 3,024 caregivers after federal investigation
PEORIA, IL – More than 3,000 caregivers at 84 residential nursing care facilities across three Midwestern states must be paid $2,939,576 in back overtime wages by the locations’ Illinois-based managem…
