Headlines screaming for “Workers’ Comp Reform” are blaring in many states (CA,FL, NY, OH, NC, and most recently IL). In Illinois, the state’s much-criticized system is under fire and legislation to totally dismantle the system is proposed. Wisconsin has thus far managed to dodge partisan efforts to scrap the system due in large part to the stabilizing effect of the Wisconsin Workers’ Comp Advisory Council. Continue reading
Workers’ Compensation “Reform”
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