No. The statute clearly provides that notice of a change may be accomplished (without having to issue a new notice) if all changes are provided in another writing required by law within 7 days of the changes. (Labor Code 2810.5(b)). Any change to the policy number could be accomplished through a posting of the workers’ compensation notice (a writing required under Labor Code 3550-3351), which contains current policy information, and which all employers are required to post in a conspicuous location where employees can readily view the notice during the hours of the work day.
October 2018
Tags: California, Wage Theft Prevention Act