Workers’ Attorneys Blast Proposed Insurance Hike
In another sign of a building debate about Florida's workers' compensation insurance system, attorneys for injured workers are blasting a proposed insurance rate hike for employers.
View ArticleWorker Comp Insurers Looking For 19 Percent Rate Hike
Insurance researchers are recommending a nearly 20 percent hike in workers compensation rates. The increase comes in the wake of recent court decisions.
View ArticleInsurance Regulators Take Up Major Rate Requests
Florida’s insurance regulators are considering two major rate increases. The moves would raise rates for workers compensation insurance and property insurance with the state-backed company Citizens.
View ArticleOIR Approves Workers Comp Rate Hike, Smaller Than Insurers Wanted
Workers comp rates are set to rise by almost 15 percent. State regulators have approved the increase for new and renewal policies starting in December.
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court Rejects Workers’ Comp Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case that raised questions about the constitutionality of Florida's workers' compensation insurance system.
View ArticleNFIB: Rate Hike Not The Only Workers' Comp Threat
Employers are worried the fallout from recent Supreme Court rulings will go beyond a hefty rate hike for workers’ compensation insurance.
View ArticleBusiness Groups Propose Workers’ Comp Changes
Associated Industries of Florida and other business groups released a proposal Tuesday aimed at holding down workers' compensation insurance rates — including revamping a state law about fees paid to...
View ArticleSenate: Higher Workers' Comp Rates Here To Stay
Higher workers’ compensation rates in Florida are likely here to stay, warns a key player in the Florida Senate.
View ArticleSenate Bill Calls For Workers’ Comp Changes
After two closely watched Florida Supreme Court rulings and a 14.5 percent rate increase for businesses, a key Senate Republican filed a proposal Friday that would revamp the state's workers'...
View ArticleWorkers' Comp Fight Looms In 2017 Session
Workers compensation isn’t the sexiest item on the 2017 legislative agenda, but it promises to be one of the fiercest fights as lawmakers face enormous pressure to deal with a 14.5 percent rate hike...
View ArticleSenate Panel Backs Workers’ Comp Changes
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday unanimously approved a bill that would revise workers' compensation insurance laws, but key differences remain with the House.
View ArticleHouse Ready To Take Up Workers’ Comp
In an issue closely watched by business, legal and labor groups, the House on Tuesday is scheduled to take up a bill that would revamp workers' compensation insurance laws.
View Article'Workers' Comp Lite' Headed To Governor
Chances appear slim lawmakers will pass a comprehensive workers’ compensation bill this year, but at least one reform is already headed to Governor Rick Scott’s desk.
View ArticleThey Got Hurt At Work — Then They Got Deported
At age 31, Nixon Arias cut a profile similar to many unauthorized immigrants in the United States. A native of Honduras, he had been in the country for more than a decade and had worked off and on for...
View ArticleBill To Expand Workers Comp Coverage To First Responders Filed
A bill expanding workers’ compensation coverage to first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder has been filed for the 2018 Legislative session.
View ArticleWorkers Comp Rates Set To Decline, Labor Group Says Not Far Enough
After spiking last year, worker’s compensation rates in Florida are set to decline. But some labor organizations contend the decrease doesn’t go far enough.
View ArticleRoofers Raise Concerns About Workers Comp Denials For Undocumented Workers
Florida roofers want state insurance regulators to crack down on companies that use a person’s immigration to status to avoid paying workers compensation claims.
View ArticleFlorida OKs Drop In Workers Comp Insurance Rates
Florida regulators are approving a 9.5 percent drop in insurance rates charged to the state's business owners to cover their employees.
View ArticleHouse Lawmakers Approve Pared Down Workers Comp For First Responders With PTSD
Florida lawmakers want broader workers' compensation coverage for first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder. But a new version of the bill would add more requirements as well.
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