REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 19, 2020
FROM
LEANNA WILLIAMS, Director, Department of Risk Management
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution to expand workers' compensation benefits for injuries sustained by off-duty peace officers, while outside of the state of California, and under certain circumstances.
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution to expand workers' compensation benefits for injuries sustained by off-duty peace officers, while outside of the state of California and under certain circumstances, to reflect the changes pursuant to State Assembly Bill 1749 that amended Section 3600.2 of the California Labor Code.
(Presenter: LeAnna Williams, Director, 386-8621)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The cost for the workers' compensation benefits will be paid from the Department of Risk Management's (DRM) Workers' Compensation Insurance fund (4082). This self-insurance fund is financed by County departments via internal service rates annually approved by the Board of Supervisors. There is no immediate fiscal impact with regard to expanding workers' compensation benefits as this recommendation will not incur an additional premium cost for excess insurance to the County. Sufficient appropriation has been included in the DRM 2019-20 adopted budget and will be included in future budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
California Labor Code Section 3600.2 provides workers' compensation benefits for injuries sustained by off-duty peace officers within the state of California. Assembly Bill (AB) 1749 was introduced to address the concerns of legislators regarding the deni...
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