Potential for Federal Intervention Shouldn't Be Forgotten, Speaker Warns

Federal standards for workers’ comp systems are unlikely under the Trump administration, but that makes it a good time for the industry to address state-to-state differences in benefits, according to Mark Walls of Safety National. The variation in benefits among states is an issue that’s drawn attention “that just will not go away,” said Walls, vice president of communications and strategic analysis at Safety National, Tuesday during an Outfront Ideas webinar on 20 workers’ comp issues to watch in 2018. “Two people performing the same job for the ...