Overview
COVID-Specific Workers' Compensation Presumption Law Goes Into Effect September 17
On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 and it goes into effect immediately. This bill adopts a COVID-19 specific presumption in the workers' compensation system for employees that test positive for COVID-19. The bill is retroactive to July 6, 2020 and expires on January 1, 2023.
The bill does four things:
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