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CA SB897
Bill
AI Summary
- Adds a new leave of absence provision for city police officers, county/district firefighters, and sheriffs employed on a regular, full-time basis who suffer a catastrophic injury at the hands of another
- Defines "catastrophic injury at the hands of another" as severe burns, severe bodily injuries from building collapse, or injuries from shooting, stabbing, or battery that result in loss of limb, cognitive function, or other major bodily function
- Provides an additional one year of paid leave beyond the existing one-year period under Section 4850, for a maximum of two years total, in lieu of temporary disability or maintenance allowance payments
- Excludes administrative and support staff (telephone operators, clerks, stenographers, mechanics) whose duties do not fall within active law enforcement or firefighting service
- Does not apply to employees of the City and County of San Francisco
Legislative Description
Workers' compensation.
Last Action
Last day to consider Governor's veto pursuant to Joint Rule 58.5.
11/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Insurance5/27/2016
Labor and Industrial Relations2/4/2016
Rules1/21/2016
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