California Labor Code 3550 requires employers to prominently display a Notice to Employees-Injuries Caused by Work (the Notice) on:
- the employer’s insurance carrier;
- how to obtain emergency medical treatment;
- covered incidents;
- rights to receive medical care, select and change the treating physician, and obtain certain benefits;
- instructions on reporting injuries;
- time limits to notify the employer;
- protections against discrimination; and
- other information about the claims process.
On July 15, 2024, Governor Newsom signed AB 1870, which as of January 1, 2025, requires the Notice to further state:
- “The injured employee may consult a licensed attorney to advise them of their rights under workers’ compensation laws;” and
- “In most instances, attorney’s fees will be paid from an injured employee’s recovery.”
Take-Aways:
Failure to conspicuously post the Notice shall constitute a misdemeanor and evidence of noninsurance. Employers can preorder the 2025 “all-in-one” state and federal poster from the California Chamber of Commerce.
For further information, please contact Tim Bowles, Cindy Bamforth or Helena Kobrin.
See also:
- Annual Virtual Seminar for Employers Friday, January 17, 2025 Friday, February 28, 2025 Covering Employment Legal Essentials and New Workplace Laws (October 10, 2024)
- Whistleblower Posting – January 1, 2025 Implementation Deadline, Updated Notice Soon Available (October 4, 2024)
- Mandatory Notices Update – Workplace Notices Must Be Current (February 3, 2023)
Cindy Bamforth
October 18, 2024