California AB2098 amends workers' compensation laws to enhance medical treatment provisions for injured employees.
California AB2098 amends the Labor Code to improve medical treatment provisions for injured employees. It mandates that employers provide reasonable transportation expenses for employees to attend medical examinations. Employees with nonoccupational health coverage can choose their personal physician for treatment. Employers must allow employees to take leave for treatment, with exceptions for business necessity. Employees who cannot communicate in English are entitled to qualified interpreter services.
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