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This bill amends Section 4850 of the Labor Code to expand existing workers' compensation provisions for peace officers. Specifically, the bill adds peace officers employed on a regular, full-time basis by a county of the eighth class to the list of public safety personnel who are entitled to a leave of absence with full salary if they become disabled due to an injury or illness arising from their job duties. The leave of absence can last up to one year or until the officer is retired on permanent disability pension, and it serves as an alternative to temporary disability payments. The bill maintains existing exclusions for administrative staff whose duties do not directly involve active law enforcement service, such as telephone operators, clerks, and mechanics. This amendment ensures that peace officers in smaller counties (specifically those classified as an eighth-class county) receive the same injury-related job protection and salary continuation as peace officers in larger counties, providing additional workplace protections for these public safety workers.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

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