Tag: Unemployment Insurance Code
Assessments under the Unemployment Insurance Code
California’s Unemployment Insurance Code deals with assessments for certain failed reporting under Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 8. Section 1126 provides that, if any employing unit fails to make a return or report as required under this division,...
SB 636: Utilization Review by California Doctors in Workers’ Comp Cases
On February 16, 2023, Senate Bill 636 by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) was introduced to require the use of California licensed physicians who conduct utilization reviews in workers’ compensation cases. SB 636 would amend Labor Code Sections 3209.3 and...
The California Workforce Innovation Act
California has a number of formal acts in statute. Unemployment Insurance Code Division 7 provides the California Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which is contained in Section 14000 to 14531. Division 7 was added by Chapter 111 in 2001. Section...
Assembly Bill Aims At Protecting Small Businesses, Reducing Power of AB 5
An Assembly bill that is designed to protect small businesses from lawsuits and penalties in unemployment claims by independent contractors and reduce the power of AB 5 is due to be heard in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee in...