Governor Signs Bill Allowing Coverage Choice in Leasing Arrangements

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill allowing parties to a co-employment relationship to decide who will provide workers' compensation coverage for workers. SB 655, which takes effect Aug. 11, repeals the law requiring employee leasing companies to pay for workers' compensation coverage for all leased workers. The bill instead requires all leasing arrangements to explicitly detail whether the leasing company or client company will secure and maintain workers’ compensation insurance. Client companies that elect to secure coverage themselves would be required to notify ...