>>The Senate version would allow workers, in addition to filing a compensation claim, to bring a separate lawsuit against an employer if the employer was particularly irresponsible about workplace safety. Bertrand said he worried that this provision would not lower workers’ comp costs, but could increase liability insurance rates for businesses.
>>The Senate version would allow workers, in addition to filing a compensation claim, to bring a separate lawsuit against an employer if the employer was particularly irresponsible about workplace safety. Bertrand said he worried that this provision would not lower workers’ comp costs, but could increase liability insurance rates for businesses.