First Job Killer Bill Seeks to Roll Back 2012 Workers’ Comp Reforms
The California Chamber of Commerce identified the first “job
killer” bill of the year. SB 626 (Beall; D-San Jose) severely undercuts the
recent workers’ compensation reform deal agreed to by labor unions and
employers.
The bill proposes dramatic cost increases for California employers
and would leave them worse off than before the reforms of last year were
enacted.
SB 626 eliminates the entire balance of the deal and would
erase hundreds of millions of dollars in projected savings. Specifically, SB
626 would roll back reforms dealing with timely, high-quality medical treatment
and a more predictable, and less litigious, permanent disability system.
CalChamber will continue to add legislation to the “job
killer” list throughout the year as bills are amended or new language is
introduced.
For the complete story, please visit this CalChamber Top Story. For more information on past job killers, please visit CalChamber’s Job Killers page.

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