A California Senate committee recently passed a bill that would relieve contractors of the requirement to carry workers’ compensation and provide proof of coverage when seeking a license, even if they have no employees.
The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee voted 12-0 on Monday to pass SB 1071, by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.
A law set to take effect in 2026 would require all contractors to provide proof of work comp coverage when applying for a license. The requirement to carry work comp coverage and provide proof is set to apply regardless of whether a contra...
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