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California P&C Legislative Watchlist for 2024
03/20/2024

CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AB 3040 (Boerner) — Liability Policies: Lawsuits Current caselaw, defines a “suit” or “lawsuit” as used in a liability insurance policy, it is construed against the insurer to...

FAQs Issued for New California Paid Sick Leave Requirements
01/29/2024

As noted in our briefing, California Enacts New Time Off Requirements, California’s SB 616 (Chapter 309, Statutes of 2023) amended the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act to expand paid sick...

Pending Bills Carried Over from California’s 2023 Legislative Session
01/09/2024

As the 2024 year begins, the California Legislature is reconvening to introduce new bills. However, there are certain bills that have been carried over from last year that could potentially be passed...

California Enacts New Time Off Requirements
01/03/2024

As we begin 2024, employers with California locations should be aware of two new time off requirements in the Golden State. Both of the following went into effect on January 1, 2024. Reproductive...

Summary of 2024 Changes to COVID-19 Provisions
12/21/2023

As the end of 2023 quickly approaches, some of the enacted COVID-19 regulations will end. However, even though some regulations are ending, others will remain in place. It is important for employers...

SB 553 Requires Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and Trainings
12/01/2023

SB 553 (Chapter 289, Statutes of 2023) was signed into law during the 2023 legislative session. This legislation mandates employers to add to their injury and illness prevention program (IIPP) and...

Workers’ Compensation Benefits Increase Effective January 1, 2024
12/01/2023

Workers’ Compensation Temporary Total Disability (TTD) rates are subject to an increase as of January 1st of each year when there is an increase to the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW). SAWW is...

Updated 2024 Benefit Limits for Health & Welfare Plans
11/16/2023

Every year, the U.S. Government sets new limits for various benefit programs to reflect inflation and changes in the law. Following are the limits announced or projected for 2024. Employers should...

The Deadline for Gag Clause Compliance Attestation Is Approaching
11/10/2023

The deadline for group health plans to submit their first online Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) form is quickly approaching. Employers should familiarize themselves with the...

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