Amid Protests, New California Workers Comp Bill Gets Boost The controversial workers comp reform bill before California lawmakers received a thumbs-up on Thursday, April 24th. The new bill, AB 1309, proposes to change workers comp in California so retired, out-of-state professional athletes cannot file for workers comp simply because they have played one or two games in California. The bill is backed by 16 California teams, including the Lakers and the Dodgers, as well as several California lawmakers and insurance companies. The Assembly … [Read more...]