Report: Sharp Drop in California Workers’ Comp Premiums Expected from COVID-19 July 14, 2020 By Don Jergler A sharp drop in 2020 workers’ compensation premiums in California is expected with the COVID-19 pandemic-related job losses, a report...
Alaska Judge Declines to Block COVID-19 Aid to Businesses July 14, 2020 By Becky Bohrer A state court judge denied a Juneau man’s request to block distribution of federal coronavirus relief aid under expanded rules...
Newsom Rolls Back California’s COVID Openings, Orders Halt to Indoor Operations July 13, 2020 California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered the closure of indoor operations at gyms, hair salons, houses of worship, personal-care...
California Workers’ Comp Self-Insured Claims Flat in 2019, But Incurred Losses Rose $35M July 13, 2020 California workers’ compensation private self-insured claim frequency was relatively stable in 2019 as the incidence of medical-only and lost-time claims...
California Labor Commissioner Sues Gig Car Wash for Misclassifying Workers July 13, 2020 The Labor Commissioner’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a gig-economy car wash company in Southern California for violating labor...
Protest Damage Cited by Oregon Authorities Skewed by Mall, Report Shows July 13, 2020 The Portland, Ore. police said earlier this week that ongoing protests had cost businesses in the downtown area $23 million...
Walmart in New Mexico Ordered to Close After 4 Workers Test Positive July 13, 2020 New Mexico work safety regulators Saturday ordered Walmart to close a store in Las Cruces, after four employees tested positive...
California Nursing Home Hit Hard by Coronavirus July 13, 2020 A Northern California nursing home hit hard by a deadly coronavirus outbreak is a highly rated facility. But even with...
Oregon High Court Rules State’s Pain And Suffering Cap Unconstitutional July 13, 2020 The Oregon Supreme Court ruled a law limiting noneconomic damages in personal injury cases to $500,000 is unconstitutional because it...
HUB Employee in California Suing Firm for Discrimination During Pandemic Lockdown July 10, 2020 By Don Jergler A former insurance account executive in California has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired from her job in retaliation...