Industry Insights
| CAAA: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Mayor v. WCAB | 06/09/2026 | ||
| By: CAAA Communications Team | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in Mayor v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Ross Valley Sanitation District), a closely watched case that could have significant implications for how workers’ compensation cases are administered throughout Californi...Read More | |||
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Burns: Appellate Review of the Trial Record: Limitations and Obligations | 06/03/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| A recent unpublished decision addressed the limitations of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board to substitute findings of fact in the appellate process. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Attorneys Are Worried About EDD's Exit From WCAB Offices | 05/29/2026 | |
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| Source: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The Law Offices of Bradford and Barthel has confirmed that the Employment Development Department’s Disability Insurance representatives will no longer have their own offices at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. ...Read More | |||
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Zachry: A Guide to Training and Development for Claims Managers | 05/27/2026 | |
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| By: Bill Zachry | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| The role of a claims manager is not just pivotal, but indispensable in ensuring the smooth operation of any claims organization. These professionals oversee complex claims processes, manage teams and make critical decisions impacting organizational performance and customer satisfaction. ...Read More | |||
| Cohen: Returning People to Work Starts With Returning Them to Life | 05/20/2026 | ||
| By: D. Diann Cohen | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| Mental health conversations are finally becoming more open in both our personal lives and the workplace. That is a good thing. For far too long, mental health struggles were hidden, misunderstood, or treated separately from overall wellness. As a mother, this subject is deeply personal to...Read More | |||
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Zachry: Managing Grief in Workers' Compensation | 05/13/2026 | |
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| By: Bill Zachry | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 1 | |||
| I have gone through a difficult period. Over the last year, I lost a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, three of my closest friends, and several close friends. The losses came one after another, each arriving before I had finished grieving the last. ...Read More | |||
| CAAA: DWC Audit Raises Concerns Over Unpaid Benefits, Systemic Violations | 05/12/2026 | ||
| By: CAAA Communications Team | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| California’s workers’ compensation system returned more than $1 million in administrative penalties through audits in 2024, according to a newly released annual report...Read More | |||
| Montgomery: N.Y. Is Right to Celebrate. What Can Calif. Learn? | 05/11/2026 | ||
| By: Catherine Montgomery | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| New York's Workers' Compensation Board recently issued a bulletin touting its accomplishments over the last several years. While it’s hard not to be skeptical of a gove...Read More | |||
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Paduda: What's Up in Work Comp? | 05/08/2026 | |
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| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| Here are a few notable items for your consideration. ...Read More | |||
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Lalancette: Recent Clarifications of the Going-and-Coming Rule | 05/06/2026 | |
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| Source: Chelsea M. Lalancette | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The "going-and-coming" rule is a foundational doctrine in California workers’ compensation law, defining the boundary between compensable work-related injuries and noncompensable personal risks. ...Read More | |||
