Since this edition of Work Comp Matters was recorded, the United States Senate Judiciary committee has put confirmation for Judge Kavanaugh on hold for one week pending an FBI investigation.

As you listen to this edition of Work Comp matters please think long and hard about the following question: “who do you trust?”…

Will we ever find out what really happened? During this edition of Work Comp matters, Steve and the guys talk about The news of the day for employees employers and…

In this edition of Work Comp Matters, Daniel Brin joined Steve and Mike to talk about the Dodgers, the homeless, and all the other issues of the week concerning employees,…

Are we doing enough in the workers compensation industry to innovate by incorporating technology and data into our daily business processes? What can we use today to drive innovation and…

Workers' compensation public policy research is thriving. Big data and next generation analytics have created new insights into all corners of the national workers' compensation system. The best research can…

Improving Communication in Workers' Compensation…

Words matter, and people's perceptions shape their opinions and affect their outcomes. How does the language we use affect the recovery for those we serve within the workers compensation system?…

This week Robert & Steve give thanks to friends, colleagues & those that we love for their contribution to our success. Additionally, Robert & Steve discuss the fires that…

Steve Interviews Michael Burgis, The Law Offices of Michael Burgis & Associates – we talk about his Personal life, business life & workers compensation matters.

This week on Work Comp matters Steve interviews the President and CEO of Work Comp Central, Kristen Chavez. In addition to talking about how she started at the company, Kristen…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Robert & Ted discuss all the events of 2018 that we liked & disliked. An update from John Scalia. Topics…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike & Robert discuss Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom, the LA School Board Strike, Strippers in the Bay Area and much more. An…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike & Robert discuss LA School Board Strike (LAUSD), Nancy Pelosi, Donald Trump, Work Comp Central Update and much more. An update from…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Robert & Brother Marc of AppellLaw.com, discuss Counting The Homeless the end of LAUSD Strike, PG&E, Bay Area Restaurant Chain Settlement, QME…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Ted, Robert, discuss Dr. Bruce Fishman and an email from his attorney, Howard Kapp, his felony conviction & workers compensation issues. Also,…

This week on Work Comp matters Steve Robert and Mike talk about President Trump's State of the Union address in addition to the top two stories on workcompcentral.com plus John…

This week on Work Comp matter Steve Robert Mike Interp had a talk about the State of the State address by governor Gavin Newsom, President Trump, plus additional news talk…

This week on Work Comp matters myself, Mike, And Robert talk about Donald Trump‘s wall in addition to the Work Comp Central.com story of the week and the news of…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Ted, Mike & Guest, Saul Alweiss (Workers Compensation Extraordinaire Attorney), discuss alternative dispute resolution, workers compensation carveouts, dealing with opposing counsel, evaluating evidence,…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Robert & Special Guest, John McNeely (29 year Workers Compensation Hearing Representative), discusses experiences in workers compensation dealing with co-counsel, adjusters &…

During this episode of Work Comp Matters Steve, Robert, Mike & Ted talk about governor Gavin Newsom placing a stay on the death penalty, the Nationwide college admissions scandal regarding…

During this addition of Work Comp matters Steve provides his solution to the homeless problem. Also during the show Steve Mike and Robert talk about marijuana, e-cigarette's, PG&E,Recent major league…

During this edition of Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike and Robert talk about the Mueller report, the investigative report on Christine Baker at the Department of industrial Relations, the investigative…

This week on Work Comp Matters, your hosts get really touchy-feely and talk about Joe Biden, Christine Baker, Dr. Bruce Fishman, Puerto Rico and PG&E. Plus additional news, talk and…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark, Mike and Robert talk about the college bribery admissions scandal in addition to United States attorney general bar’s testimony before Congress. And…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark, Robert and Mike talk about Kim Kardashian West and her desire to become a lawyer. Also, the topics of discussion include all…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark Reed, Robert and Mike talk about the Measles and the anti-vaccine, Police use of force, State Compensation Insurance Fund Utilization Review, and…

This week on Work Comp matters, Steve cries out for help from Dr. Michael Slutzker to give him a call regarding one of his patients who is also Steve's client.

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve and the guys talk about relevant issues for your employees, employers and independent contractors. In addition to the new Uber IPO and the…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Marc, Mike and Ted talk about Gavin Newsom and the new budget, as well as the new worker's compensation case regarding catastrophic injuries.

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve is celebrating his birthday in Las Vegas. Therefore, it’s up to Robert Mike and Marc to discuss the warriors who gave the ultimate…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Charles Rondeau of The Rondeau Law Firm called in for the first five minutes to talk about the appeal he filed in the District…

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve and the guys talk about the Quest Diagnostic data breach that affects almost 12,000,000 people. Additionally, the guys report on the Work Comp…

This program provides a guide to handling cases of serious and willful misconduct of employers. Examining various reviews and practice hints, Frank Christine III, Esq. will offer a review of…

The New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance approved a 6.9% decrease in rates for workers' compensation policies incepting on or after Jan. 1. Average rate changes will vary by industry…

A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a worker who died from COVID-19. Case: Miller v. Transdev Bus on Demand LLC, No. CV-23-0661, 10/10/2024,…

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured worker’s civil suit against his employer based on his injuries from a piece of farm equipment his employer had…

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for injuries from an alleged assault by a coworker. Case: Matter of Lebeau v. Meet Caregivers Inc.,…

The Colorado Division of Insurance announced a 4.3% average loss cost decrease for workers' compensation policies incepting in 2025. Loss costs are the average cost of lost wages and medical payments…

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for a back injury, and that he was entitled to a magnetic resonance imaging…

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Classification and Rating Committee is meeting Nov. 12. Committee members will review a draft report investigating the idea of a universal payroll limitation. The…

A New York appellate court partially overturned a grant of summary judgment dismissing a defendant’s indemnification claim against an injured worker’s employer. Case: Cooper v. BLDG 7th Street LLC, Nos. 153479/18,…

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award for a worker’s elbow injury from an on-the-job fall. Case: West Virginia United Health System Inc. v. DeWitt, No. 24-ICA-74, 10/28/2024, published. Facts:…

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Commission denying an employer’s successive application for a hearing as being unsupported by probable cause. In December 2022, Jessica…

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a company that supplies ingredients for compound drugs agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations that it falsely inflated average wholesale prices. The…

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding of compensability for a worker’s back injury. Case: Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV Inc. v. Adkins, No. 24-ICA-181, 10/28/2024, unpublished. Facts: Donnie Adkins worked…

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a SAIF employee’s claim she that was terminated in retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct.   Case: Cuddigan-Placito v. SAIF, No. 760.

The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is seeking public comment regarding the reappointment of Judge Ned Fuller to a five-year term. Ned S. Fuller Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Fuller, the…

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the closure of a worker’s claim, the denial of his requests for additional treatment and the denial of his request to expand the…