Bill to Give Flexibility on Where Hearings Can Be Held Passes Legislature

The South Carolina legislature has passed a measure that would give some flexibility on where workers' compensation hearings can be held, saving the agency some drive time but perhaps costing injured workers a bit more. House Bill 5153 passed the House in March and was tweaked in the Senate in April. The House concurred with the minor changes last week, passing it 91-0. The measure now goes to the governor. Currently, hearings over disputed claims must be held in the city or county where the injury occurred. Under the bill, the hearings can be held in the Workers' Comp...