California employers would have less time to decide whether to accept liability for workers’ compensation claims and would face penalties of up to $100,000 for unreasonably denying certain claims by first responders, under legislation a Senate policy committee passed.
The Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement on Monday voted 4-1 to pass SB 1127, by Senate President Toni Atkins, D-San Diego.
Proponents said the bill would ensure fair and judicious administration of certain claims, particularly those filed by first responders. Opponents said the tighter time fr...
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