An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in procedure, providing for procedures in languages other than English.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to improve access for non-English speakers by requiring the state department to provide forms in Spanish and other widely used languages. The new provisions mandate that these forms explain how inaction can affect rights and provide contact details for translation services. Additionally, if a non-native English speaker wins a workers' compensation case, the employer must reimburse the costs for any interpreters or translators used during the legal process. These changes aim to ensure that language barriers do not hinder workers from understanding their rights or participating effectively in their claims.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2024
Last action Jun 3, 2024
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Jun 3, 2024
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Referred to Labor & Industry
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Missy Cerrato
DDemocratic
Co
Perry Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Rick Krajewski
DDemocratic
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
Co
Stephen Kinsey
DDemocratic
Co
Tarah Probst
DDemocratic
Co
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
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