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Items are dated as added. Scroll to the bottom of each list for the most recent additions.
July 29, 2022
- Supports any changes in the current workers’ compensation law that would: ensure the independence of the judges of compensation claims’ ability to discharge the duties of their office in the adjudicatory process, including a reappointment process that promotes and ensures the independence of the judiciary; and ensure the right of injured workers to have their cases reviewed by an Article V court.
- Supports any legislation that would streamline and make more efficient the administration of justice in the workers’ compensation system.
- Supports any legislation that would further enforce the insurance coverage requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act.
- Supports the elimination of exemptions to workers’ compensation coverage within the construction industry.
- Supports legislation which promotes access to courts, due process and the ability of employer/carriers, self-insureds and employees to obtain legal representation in the handling of workers’ compensation claims.
- Supports legislation which would ensure the independence of the Consumer Advocate within the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
- Opposes legislation restricting the payment of attorney’s fees – either to the attorney of the injured worker or to the attorney for the employer/carrier/self-insured.
- Supports an increase in the salaries of Judges of Compensation Claims.
- Opposes any legislation that abolishes the statewide nominating commission for judges of compensation claims.