On Jul. 1, CAL LEG passed bill to revise content in workplace notices.
CAL LEG passed Assembly bill AB 1870 to amend employers' workers' comp posters.
Amend Labor Code, CAL LEG 3550 (workers' comp and insurance, employee notice).
Key Bill Provisions
Current law requires employers conspicuously display, in English and Spanish, notice of compensation insurance carrier, self-insurance, firm responsible for claims adjustment.
Stipulates minimal required contents and lack of a notice is evidence of non-insurance.
AB 1870 adds a new required content clause for the employer notice to include the rights of employees to consult a licensed attorney to advise on workers' compensation.
Legislative History
On Jan. 22, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Apr. 25, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Apr. 25, 2024, bill introduced in the Senate; on Jun. 20, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jul. 1, 2024, bill was enrolled by both chambers and presented to the governor.
Effectiveness
No date given; most CAL bills go in effect Jan. 1 of the year following bill's enactment.
Jul. 15, 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Jul. 15, 2024, CAL LEG Governor approved bill AB1870 as Ch. 87 of 2024 Statutes.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Corp; Ins
Reference
Bill, Ch. 87, 7/15/2024; Bill, AB1870, 7/1/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 3550;
