The following is an update on some of the key legislative activity as it relates to workers’ compensation and the program as well as an industry update.  The legislative session has closed with Governor Brown giving his final review, approval or veto. read more ...

The following is an update on some of the key legislative activity as it relates to workers’ compensation and the CHWCA program as well as an industry update. read more ...

 CHWCA staff has created a CHWCA-specific workers’ compensation claims manual for use by the membership as quick and easy access to reference information relating to claims reporting and program management.  Use of this manual will benefit each member and the program overall. read more ...

 CHWCA members are consolidating resources and in many cases, reducing staff and outsourcing job duties and tasks to Temporary Agencies/Companies. It is important to understand the transfer of risk concerns when an employer hires a temporary worker from an independent agency or contracts with a Temporary Agency/Company. read more ...

There was a flurry of activity in the finals days open for submission of new bills to the Legislature, bills included those introduced directly related to workers’ compensation and a few “place holder” bills submitted which may have some impact as they progress through the system. The following is an update of the legislative activity so far and a report on industry discussions. read more ...

New state regulations take effect October 8, 2010, which will require California employers to make changes to the workers' compensation employee posting and DWC-1 claim form notices. To access the revised poster and claim form notice, log in to the Members Only section and go to the Workers' Compensation Claims page. The documents are located in the Workers' Compensation Claims Forms and Documents page. Click on "read more" for additional information from Jackie Miller, CHWCA Workers' Compensation Program Manager. read more ...