DWC and WCAB Closing Friday Due to Furloughs

California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and Division of Workers' Compensation offices will close on Friday – and continue closing every first and third Friday of the month – until state lawmakers and the governor reach a budget deal.DWC officials confirmed Tuesday that the division is subject to an executive order issued by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to reduce expenditures while lawmakers struggle to overcome a budget impasse. State Compensation Insurance Fund employees must also take two unpaid “furlough” days off each month, although the carrier is rota...