Login MENU Home> Employers> About Workers' Compensation - Republic Indemnity> Regulatory Changes Pay Your Premium Report an Injury Claims Claims Contacts Medical Provider Network - California Claims Forms & Posting Notices Claims Resources Fighting Fraud Loss Control Posters Bulletins Loss Control Resources Safety Websites Required Posting Notices Safety Training Items of Interest About Workers' Compensation - Republic Indemnity Regulatory Changes Payroll Reporting & Premium Adjustments Premium Components & Calculation Glossary Coronavirus Disease COVID-19: Safety at Work FAQ Regulatory Changes California Senate Bill 1159 (SB1159) Effective 9/17/2020 SB1159 creates a rebuttable presumption for COVID-19 cases under specific circumstances and also requires employers to report ALL employee COVID-19 illnesses. Read a summary of the bill. COVID-19 form for cases from July 6, 2020 to prior to the effective date of SB1159 (9/17/20) COVID-19 form for cases on or after the effective date of SB1159 (9/17/2020) SB 1159 FAQ COVID-19 Infection Prevention Requirements (AB 685) AB 685 enhances Cal/OSHA's enforcement of COVID-19 infection prevention requirements by allowing for Orders Prohibiting Use and citations for serious violations related to COVID-19 to be issued more quickly. The law also requires employers to notify all employees who were at a worksite of all potential exposures to COVID-19 and notify the local public health agency of outbreaks. View requirements. California Assembly Bill, AB 5 - Independent Contractors Assembly Bill AB 5 creates a presumption that an entity's workers are employees unless the hiring entity can show that the worker meets three conditions, known as the "ABC Test." See the WCIRB Policyholder Notice for more information regarding AB 5 and its impact on your insurance. California Senate Bill 189 (AB 2883) Senate Bill 189 changed California Labor Code Sections 3351 and 3352 allowing eligible corporate and cooperative officers and directors, general partners, limited liability company (LLC) members, owners of professional corporations and trustees to waive workers’ compensation coverage for themselves under specific conditions. Policyholder Instructions on SB 189 describes the specific statutory requirements to waive workers’ compensation coverage. Waiver of Coverage Forms Corporate Officer or Member of Board of Directors Waiver General Partners and Limited Liability Company Managing Members Waiver Trustee with the Power to Revoke Waiver Cooperative Corporation Officer or Board Member Waiver Owner of Professional Corporation Waiver For more information, go to California Department of Insurance or email workcompquestions@insurance.ca.gov. Sitemap Careers Legal Disclosures Report Fraud Privacy Employee Login © 2021 Republic Indemnity Company of America. All rights reserved.