WCIRB: Payroll Reporting Rules to Change With End of Emergency Order

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau announced changes in certain COVID-19 payroll reporting rules as a result of California Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinding his statewide stay-at-home order. When Newsom in March 2020 ordered residents to stay home to try to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the insurance commissioner adopted a rule effective July 1, 2020, modifying payroll reporting rules. The WCIRB said it confirmed with the insurance commissioner that the governor’s June 11 order constitutes a lifting of the stay-at-home order. One provision will remain in place u...