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CA SB559

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marty Block

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends leave of absence entitlement under Labor Code Section 4850 to lifeguards employed year-round on a regular, full-time basis by the City of Imperial Beach
  • Allows eligible employees to receive paid leave without loss of salary while disabled by work-related injury or illness, instead of temporary disability payments, for up to one year or until permanent disability retirement
  • Makes technical amendments to clarify statutory language regarding injuries arising "out of and in the course of" employment duties
  • Includes legislative findings declaring that a special statute is necessary for Imperial Beach lifeguards due to the nature of their work requiring disability benefit protections

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation: public employees.

Last Action

From Assembly without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance5/28/2015
Labor and Industrial Relations3/12/2015
Rules2/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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