Real Time Hearing Support (WCAB). A. The Department of Industrial Relations Division of Workers’ Compensation shall investigate and study appropriate equipment and technology that may enable Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judges to comply with the summary of evidence requirements of Labor Code Section 5313 without the necessity of their taking handwritten notes during the course of trial. B. Such investigations and study of equipment and technology may include a pilot program utilizing real time capable reporters, computers and software and other appropriate technology. C. The parties recognize that any future changes that occur as a result of this study may require new legislation or modifications to Workers’ Compensations Appeals Board regulations prior to their implementation. D. Upon written request, but in no event more than once annually, the Division agrees to meet and discuss with the Union the progress of its investigation and study. Upon completion of the study the State agrees to notify and meet and discuss with the Union the results and recommendations proposed by the study. E. If new legislation or modifications to Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board regulations are recommended, the State agrees to notify the Union pursuant to Article 4.3, prior to their implementation.
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