AB 1309 Tries to Knock Out California Pro-Athlete Workers’ Compensation

By Eric Farber[17]   On February 22, 2013 Henry Perea (D-Fresno), the head of the Insurance Committee in the California State Legislature introduced Bill AB 1309. AB 1309 attempts to ‘reform’ California workers’ compensation laws for pro-athletes. In short, the bill, if it passes will effectively end the longstanding workers’ compensation benefits California has offered to most pro-athletes.   Current Workers’ Compensation laws in California have several unique elements that