Calif. Lawmakers Approve Bills To Expand Family Leave, Limit Workers’ Compensation for Out-of-State Athletes
Last Friday, the California Senate in a 25-11 concurrence vote approved a bill (SB 770) to expand the state's paid family leave program. Meanwhile, the Senate voted 34-2 to approve a bill (AB 1309) to limit workers' compensation claims by out-of-state professional athletes. AB 1309 now goes back to the Assembly for a final vote. Sacramento Bee.
- "California Lawmakers OK Bills To Expand Family Leave, Narrow Workers Comp for Athletes" (Cadelago/Rosenhall, Sacramento Bee, 9/7).