As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers
Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299, arguing that heat safety enforcement should remain within the purview of Cal/OSHA, not the workers' compensation system.
Newsom vetoes bill aiming to increase protections for farmworkers overcome by heat
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to simplify workers' compensation claims for heat illness among farmworkers, citing existing protections and enforcement.
As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers
Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299, arguing that heat safety enforcement should remain within the purview of Cal/OSHA, not the workers' compensation system.
Newsom vetoes bill aiming to increase protections for farmworkers overcome by heat
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to simplify workers' compensation claims for heat illness among farmworkers, citing existing protections and enforcement.