California Revises Workers' Compensation Labor Law Poster

Amended Regulations Cause Extensive Changes

The California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) recently amended Medical Provider Network (MPN) and employee information regulations, causing extensive changes to the "Notice to Employees - Injuries Caused by Work" labor law poster.

Employers are required to update this workers' compensation poster (DWC 7) and also revise their employee notices to comply with the amended regulations effective Oct. 8, 2010, according to the DWC.

A new section about MPNs has been added to the poster, along with new information about time limits for payment of disability benefits, a requirement for physicians to agree to treat work injuries, and a requirement to distribute information about different rules that apply to MPNs and HCOs (Health Care Organizations).

Several parts of the section called "If You Get Hurt" have been rewritten for clarification.  In addition, a general state website address on the previous notice has been replaced with website addresses for the Division of Workers' Compensation and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

New Poster Available

A revised "Notice to Employees - Injuries Caused by Work" poster is included in a California labor law poster set offered by Poster Compliance Center.  To order an updated California poster set or to find out about a 1-Year Compliance Protection Plan, go to the Poster Compliance Center California labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.