Senate Bill 863 News

Calif. Employers Still Guessing If Comp Reforms Can Withstand New Governor

ANAHEIM, California — Seven months into the administration of Gov. Gavin Newsom, employers in solid-blue California are still waiting to see how well the workers’ compensation reforms championed by his predecessor will fare under new leadership. So far, so good, …

California Workers’ Compensation Reform Slow to Take Shape

California’s most recent workers’ compensation reform began when Senate Bill 863 took effect on January 1, 2013. While the bill increased benefits for workers almost immediately, cost savings mechanisms outlined within the bill have yet to be realized, according to …