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California Workers Face Setbacks Amid Vetoed Safety Bills

2/3/2025

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California's workers grappled with setbacks in 2024 as Governor Newsom vetoed crucial bills aimed at enhancing workplace safety and medical treatment. The WCAB's ruling underscored the urgency for timely medical evaluations, yet the horizon remains bleak with no significant reforms expected in the workers' compensation system.

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Story summary

California's workers grappled with setbacks in 2024 as Governor Newsom vetoed crucial bills aimed at enhancing workplace safety and medical treatment. The WCAB's ruling underscored the urgency for timely medical evaluations, yet the horizon remains bleak with no significant reforms expected in the workers' compensation system.