May 6, 2014 Issue #37 Editor's NoteFor a PDF copy of the newsletter please visit the League's website. For more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.Bill Seeking to Expand Death Benefits for Firefighters Goes to Governor for Third TimeOther Employee Benefit Bills Moving through Legislature Would Also Burden Financially Strained CitiesWill the third time be the charm or strike three for a bill that would dramatically increase local government workers’ compensation costs? AB 1035 by Speaker John Pérez extends the statute of limitations from 240 to 420 weeks for presumptive death benefit claims for cancer, tuberculosis or MRSA on behalf of a firefighter or peace officer. The bill went to Gov. Jerry Brown on May 1 and he has 12 days from that date to make his decision. Employee Relations, Hot Bills, Legislation
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