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CA AB553
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires the director to distribute $120,000,000 annually to eligible workers in equal shares, with distributions occurring by April 1 of each year starting January 1, 2020
- Establishes that workers eligible for supplemental job displacement benefits under Section 4658.7 are automatically eligible for these payments, though the director may establish additional eligibility criteria
- Mandates employers notify both the director and worker of eligibility for the payment when the supplemental job displacement benefit is issued
- Prohibits attorneys and other persons from collecting fees or commissions for assisting workers in applying for program benefits
- Funding derives from $120,000,000 annually from non-General Funds of the Workers' Compensation Administration Revolving Fund, with money remaining available without fiscal year limitations
Legislative Description
Workers’ compensation: return-to-work program.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor.
9/23/2018
Committee Referrals
Appropriations7/12/2017
Labor and Industrial Relations6/14/2017
Rules6/1/2017
Appropriations4/24/2017
Judiciary4/19/2017
Insurance2/27/2017
Full Bill Text
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