Committee Passes E-Signature, Worker Notice Bills

The California Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee unanimously passed bills that would allow electronic signatures in Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Proceedings and require notifying workers of their right to representation. The committee on Wednesday voted 5-0 to pass AB 1870 and AB 2337. AB 1870, by Assemblymember Liz Ortega, D-San Leandro, would require posters in the workplace to mention that an injured worker has a right to consult an attorney and that in most cases, attorney fees will be paid from the worker’s recovery. AB 2337, by Assemblymember ...