Hearing Set For Nov. 16 On Lump-Sum Payment Rule Approved By Legislature

Nevada's Industrial Relations Bureau will hold a hearing Nov. 16 on statutory changes approved by the legislature last year. The changes affect workers hurt after Jan. 1, 2016 whose injuries received permanent partial disability classifications. Workers whose disability rating does not exceed 30% can collect their compensation as a lump sum, Senate Bill 232 established. Workers whose disability rating exceeds 30% can collect a portion of their compensation as a lump sum. That portion cannot exceed the lump sum payment for a 30% disability rating. The hearing will take place by videoconf...