Bill Would Prohibit Deferred Retirement Programs

State lawmakers will hear testimony today on a bill that would prohibit counties and special districts throughout California from creating deferred retirement plans that are similar to a controversial program run by the City of Los Angeles that critics say is susceptible to abuse by participants who file workers’ compensation claims. Later in the week, lawmakers will hear testimony on a bill that would prohibit apportionment of disability to immutable factors such as genetics, and a measure that would allow State Compensation Insurance Fund to pay workers’ compensation benefi...