The Newsom Administration released its plan for reforming the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) program. Click here for the budget trailer bill that details the proposed reforms.

The Ventura County District Attorney filed this complaint and Stipulation for entry of final judgment in a case against Man Staffing for allegedly operating for years without workers’ comp coverage.

The Division of Workers’ Compensation released this report on the independent bill review results for billing disputes filed in 2023 and 2024. Click here for a copy of the report and its findings.

The Division of Workers’ Compensation posted these draft regulations outlining what fees are reasonable for representing an injured worker in a deposition. Click here for a copy.

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There is important new bill language just in print. The proposed budget trailer bill outlines much needed and extensive reforms to the troubled Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). It will ...

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