Newsom’s Latest COVID Sanctions and What They Mean

On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law. The new law was passed as an emergency measure, making it effective immediately upon signing. SB 1159 imposes new obligations on employers and claims administrators with regard to COVID-19...

2020 Brings Changes to Cal/OSHA Reporting

Be safety aware and lower your workers’ compensation premiums. On January 1, 2020, changes to Cal/OSHA’s reporting requirements went into effect, making them even more specific than before and adding confusion for employers in the state who are struggling to juggle...

Safety is Key in Workers’ Comp Cost Control

The key to controlling workers’ comp costs is to take a more proactive approach that shifts the focus onto safety, which is an approach known as “loss control.” Loss control is the practice of making a workplace safer by implementing and consistently managing proper...