BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5416

SB 5416: Workers' comp filing retalia

Clarifying what constitutes retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.

Summary

  • Termination or other adverse personnel action against an employee within 120 days following these events is presumed retaliatory: (1) filing an industrial insurance claim; (2) indicating an intent to file a claim; (3) the exercise of any other right under workers' compensation law; or (4) a worker returns to work following recovery from a covered injury or illness.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5416), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1993
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
January 27, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5416, SSB 5416

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margarita Prentice (D-11)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SB 5416 in other sessions

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