California lawmakers propose SB 1299 to shift heat-illness workers' comp burden to employers.

California lawmakers have introduced bill SB 1299 to improve heat safety for farmworkers by easing workers' compensation claims for heat-related illnesses. The bill shifts the burden of proof to employers, requiring them to demonstrate that an illness is not work-related, rather than forcing workers to prove their injuries occurred on the job. This legislation addresses the ongoing unsafe working conditions and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health's staffing shortages.

September 12, 2024
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