March 24, 2025 – Oakland, CA – The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has received state approval for its updated “Facts About Workers’ Compensation” new hire notice. Employers and claims organizations use this document to comply with statutory requirements under Labor Code §3551, providing new employees with essential information about workers’ compensation.
Key Changes Following AB 1870
CWCI revised the notice after Gov. Newsom signed AB 1870 last year. This bill amended Labor Code §3550 to include information on an employee’s right to consult an attorney. As a result, the workers’ compensation posting notice (DWC 7 form) required updates. Consequently, CWCI’s new hire notice needed similar revisions to reflect these changes.
Notice Requirements and Penalties
Employers and insurers must provide posting notices and new hire notices to employees. Failure to comply may result in:
Audit penalties
Loss of employer medical control
Civil penalties amounting to thousands of dollars for each violation
Tolling of the statute of limitations for filing claims
State Approval and Distribution
After DWC approval last month, CWCI copyrighted the revised notice, translated it into Spanish, and prepared printed versions. The updated notice, available in both English and Spanish, is now available for purchase.
Ordering Information
Employers and claims organizations can purchase the updated Facts About Workers’ Compensation Notice in sets of 100 through the CWCI online store. CWCI members receive a 15% discount on orders of $1,000 or more.
For questions about ordering, contact CWCI at (510) 251-9470.
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