State Fund Launches AB 5 Resource Center for California Businesses

Free resources will help employers prepare for upcoming changes to the Labor Code

February 27, 2020

Pleasanton, CA—California Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) takes effect for workers’ compensation on July 1, 2020. To prepare California employers for the upcoming changes to the Labor Code and help them determine how employment status impacts their workers’ compensation policy, State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund) has created an online Employment Status Resource Center.

The resource center includes:

• Information on how to determine employment status
• Touchpoints that illustrate when employment status impacts a workers’ comp policy
• Link to AB 5 legislative information

In addition to the online resource center, State Fund also offers free, interactive AB 5 training webinars for interested parties. Capacity is limited so employers are encouraged to sign up as quickly as possible.

Upcoming webinars include:

• Tuesday, March 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register here.
• Tuesday, April 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register here.

A pre-recorded session is available in the Employment Status Resource Center for those unable to attend a live webinar. For more information about State Fund, visit www.StateFundCA.com.

State Fund is California’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Not for profit and funded solely by premiums and investment income, we’ve supported California’s entrepreneurial spirit and played a vital role in the state’s economy for more than 100 years. By innovating in areas such as workplace safety and injured worker care, we’re committed to serving California for the next 100 as well. To learn more or get a quote, contact your broker or visit www.StateFundCA.com.

Material provided in the Employment Status Resource Center is for informational purposes only.