Assembly Bills 338, 1073 Top List of New Year Changes

Though several major proposed workers’ compensation-related measures fell by the wayside in 2007, some others were signed by the governor. The two with perhaps the greatest impact on injured workers, according to some observers, are Assembly Bill 338 and AB 1073. AB 338 amends Labor Code Section 4656 to extend the temporary disability payment cap for most injuries from 104 compensable weeks within two years of the date of the first TD payment to 104 compensable weeks within five years of the date of injury. The law is effective for injuries on or after Jan. 1. AB 1073 amend...