OR WCD Announces Rules Changes

The Oregon Division of Workers' Compensation on Monday announced proposed changes to rules governing attorney fees, the "Employer-at-Injury Program," "Preferred Worker Program" and vocational assistance to injured workers. The agency proposes to amend OAR 436-001-0265, "Attorney Fees." This proposed rule clarifies that extraordinary circumstances, for the purpose of determining attorney fees, are not established by merely exceeding eight professional hours or exceeding a benefit to the worker of $6000. This proposed rule change is consistent with changes to OAR 436-010-0008, proposed January...