On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislative bill SB 1159 to expand workplace protections for workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately.
This new law also requires that an employer who knows or reasonably should know that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19, whether or not the employee contracted the virus at work, shall report the positive test to their claims administrator in writing, via electronic mail or facsimile within 3 business days. Failure to submit information or intentionally submitting false or misleading information is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of up to $10,000, to be assessed by the Labor Commissioner.
To assist our clients with this reporting requirement, Athens Administrators has created a COVID-19 reporting portal which meets all of the required mandates of SB 1159. Athens Administrators is providing our COVID-19 portal on a complimentary basis to our client-partners.
During these challenging times, we are working hard to bring you resources and services that enhance your risk management program and help to make things a little bit easier.
If you would like further information on how to be part of the Athens Administrators family, please visit our website at www.athensadmin.com or e-mail us at sales@athensadmin.com
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