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CA AB1746

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Luis Alejo

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 5502 of the Labor Code to require cases involving employees of illegally uninsured employers be placed on the priority conference calendar for expedited hearings
  • Requires priority conference to be conducted by a workers' compensation administrative law judge within 30 days after declaration of readiness to proceed when employee is represented by attorney or employed by illegally uninsured employer and disputes involve employment or injury
  • Establishes that if dispute cannot be resolved at conference, trial shall be set expeditiously and determination must be made and filed within 30 days after trial
  • Maintains existing expedited hearing timelines of within 30 days for specific medical treatment and disability payment disputes
  • Approved by Governor on July 21, 2014

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation: proceedings: expedited hearings.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 156, Statutes of 2014.

7/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/11/2014
Labor and Industrial Relations5/22/2014
Rules5/15/2014
Appropriations4/23/2014
Insurance3/20/2014

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