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CA AB2797
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jim Wood
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AI Summary
- Extends workers' compensation leave-of-absence benefit to all rank-and-file and supervisory firefighters employed by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection whose principal duties include active fire suppression or prevention services
- Allows eligible firefighters disabled by work-related injury to take leave of absence without loss of salary for up to one year, in lieu of disability payments
- Applies existing benefit previously available only to Department of Justice peace officers/firefighters, Department of Fish and Wildlife officers, and San Francisco Port Commission harbor police officers
- Does not apply to periods of disability occurring after employment termination by resignation, retirement, or dismissal
- Requires principal job duties to involve active fire suppression or prevention services to qualify for the benefit
Legislative Description
Leave of absence: firefighters.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on INS.
3/12/2020
Committee Referrals
Insurance3/12/2020
Full Bill Text
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