California SB291 amends workers' compensation insurance requirements for contractors, including civil penalties and reporting requirements.

California SB291 amends the Business and Professions Code to enhance workers' compensation insurance requirements for contractors. It mandates civil penalties for contractors employing workers without coverage, with minimum penalties of $10,000 for sole owners and $20,000 for partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, or tribal businesses. The Contractors State License Board must report annually on complaint data, including case aging and closure reasons.

California SB291 amends workers' compensation insurance requirements for contractors, including civil penalties and reporting requirements.

California SB291 amends the Business and Professions Code to enhance workers' compensation insurance requirements for contractors. It mandates civil penalties for contractors employing workers without coverage, with minimum penalties of $10,000 for sole owners and $20,000 for partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, or tribal businesses. The Contractors State License Board must report annually on complaint data, including case aging and closure reasons.