Supporters Say Pro Athlete Bill Will Protect Employers, Workers

By Greg Jones, Western Bureau ChiefSupporters say a measure that would prohibit professional athletes who played for teams in other states from filing workers’ compensation claims in California is necessary because the practice ties up limited court resources and could drive up costs for all employers.Assembly Bill 1309 by Assemblyman Henry Perea, D-Fresno, would bar claims from professional athletes for injuries sustained from temporary work performed in California. "Temporary" is defined by the bill as fewer than 90 days of service in California during the 365 days before the date of i...