A proposal that could make it harder for Tennesseans to get paid after they’re hurt on the job will soon become law.
First Vote on Workers Comp Overhaul Reveals Party-Line Divide
An overhaul of the state’s workers compensation system began moving forward in the Tennessee legislature Wednesday. It would remove judges from the process, which is worrying some opponents.
Capitol Hill Conversation – Reworking Workers Comp
State legislators begin the formal debate on a major overhaul to Tennessee’s workers comp system this week. The proposal from Governor Bill Haslam has been hashed out in meetings held over the last few months and now begins the journey through the General Assembly.
Workers Comp Restructuring on 2013 Horizon
Business owners in Tennessee are counting on 2013 as the year to overhaul the state’s workers compensation system. They complain that it’s confusing and unfair, and the governor says he’s listening.
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