For years, California's massive workers' comp system was beset by rising costs to employers at the same time as declining benefits to workers. Then in 2012, reformers said "Enough". A look at the ...

New California legislation, SB 1159, expands the presumption of workers’ compensation liability for employees who contract COVID-19 due to a workplace outbreak. The bill, which applies to employers ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Natalya Yashina is a CPA, DASM with over 12 years of experience in accounting including ...

Workers’ compensation insurance isn’t just a legal requirement, it’s a necessary business insurance policy that could save you a lot of money if someone gets hurt on the job. Unfortunately, it’s often ...

Employee health and wellness directly influence workers’ compensation costs, especially when comorbid conditions are involved. Implementing targeted wellness programs can help HR leaders reduce these ...

Workers in Pennsylvania might be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits if their employers close during the state-ordered efforts to contain the coronavirus, state Labor Secretary Jerry ...

A discussion of common workers’ compensation issues for private employers relating to covered employers and employees, ...