
An Oregon State University study found an association with increasing temperatures and increased rates of injury claims that were more pronounced among workers in the
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced changes to the prescription drug formulary that will designate lidocaine as “exempt,” effective Nov. 1.
Lidocaine is a
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The California Labor Commissioner’s Office fined home health care placement agencies $1.8 million for allegedly misclassifying 66 workers as independent contractors to save on wages,
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is holding a hearing Oct. 17 on proposed changes to its rules governing self-insured employers and disability ratings.
In addition
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is hosting a webinar Oct. 18 to explore the characteristics of COVID-19 claims and how they compare
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California political observer and columnist Dan Walters, in an editorial published by CalMatters Monday, said that pressure for workers’ compensation reforms is building in Sacramento.
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Injured workers in Los Angeles County tend to be older and have more experience than workers injured in other parts of the state, according to
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An El Dorado County judge dismissed premium fraud charges against three California business owners after county prosecutors said evidence showing they were acting on the
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Members of the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation will discuss the procedures for contracting with research organizations to undertake studies of issues
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In separate enforcement actions, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division announced fines totaling more than $144,000 for two contractors accused of repeatedly violating fall
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Career Services at California Lutheran University presents the Career & Intern Expo 2026, which wi …