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January 24, 2013

State committee considers more changes to workers' comp

  • Five bills under review could cut costs to businesses, but may limit benefits to injured workers.
    • By JONATHAN KAMINSKY
    Associated Press

    OLYMPIA — The GOP-led Washington state Senate Commerce and Labor Committee yesterday considered five bills intended to save businesses money by changing workers' compensation rules.

    Proponents say the measures, which include making it easier for injured workers to take settlement agreements from their employers or the state instead of litigating for more money, would make the system more cost-effective.


     
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