Herbert Approves Intoxication, Claim Settlement and Dispensing Bills

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law a bill that would reduce workers’ compensation benefits when a work accident is caused by drugs or alcohol.He also signed into law a bill to extend the time during which the Labor Commission can approve occupational disease settlements and claims against the Employers’ Reinsurance Fund and Uninsured Employer Fund and a measure to create a special license that a provider must acquire before dispensing medications.Herbert on Saturday signed Senate Bill 44 authorizing a 15% reduction in workers’ compensation benefits when drug or alcohol us...