Prohibits closing workers' compensation cases without a hearing or written stipulation and mandates stenographic records and translations.
This bill amends the workers' compensation law to ensure that cases cannot be closed without a hearing or written stipulation. It mandates that a stenographic record be kept for all hearings. Additionally, it requires that minutes and decisions be provided to the injured worker in their native language. The bill also imposes penalties for dilatory tactics by carriers or employers.
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