west virginia workers comp News

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says employers in the state will see an estimated $43 million reduction in workers’ compensation premiums in the coming year. Tomblin says employers have saved more than $323 million since the program was privatized in 2006. …

The West Virginia Republican-led Legislature has cleared a legal reform proposal compromise. House delegates voted 63-33 March 14 for deliberate intent legal protection changes. When a known unsafe working condition hurts or kills someone, the lawsuits are available, in addition …