Lawmakers Pass Bill Limiting Recovery for Misclassification

Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill that would establish notice requirements for carriers to seek additional premium payments from employers that misclassified their workers and limit how much insurers can recover. The state House of Representatives on Friday voted 93-0 to concur with amendments made to HB 200 while the measure was in the Senate. The Senate voted 28-11 to pass the amended bill Thursday. The bill by, Rep. Michael Melerine, R-Shreveport, would prohibit carriers from pursuing additional premiums from employers that misclassified employees unless the carriers notify policyhold...