Bill Proposes Rebuttable Presumption for 'Critical Workers'

Heads of the policy committees that most frequently review proposed statutory changes to California’s workers’ compensation system are partnering on a bill that would create a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 arises out of employment for so-called “critical workers.” Amendments to Senate Bill 1159 introduced on Wednesday would define an injury for specified workers to include illness or death resulting from exposure to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. “The bill would create a disputable presumption, as specified, that an injury that d...