CA AB335

Requires the administrative director to develop plain language informational materials describing the workers' compensation claims process and make them fully accessible on the department's website and at district offices.

Mandates all notices to injured employees be written in plain language and reference the informational materials to help employees understand the context of notices.

Requires the administrative director to prescribe rules and regulations for serving notices to employees regarding payment, benefits, denials, changes in benefits, physician selection, and work offers.

Modifies the notice of potential eligibility for benefits to include information about rights to disagree with decisions, resources for obtaining workers' compensation information, and attorney consultation options.

Deletes the requirement that certain notices be sent by certified mail, allowing delivery by first-class mail or personal delivery instead.