KY Emergency Regs on Retraining Attorney Fees

The Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims has issued Emergency Regulations covering attorneys fees in cases where retraining incentive benefits have been awarded. Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 342.732 and KRS 342.792 set forth the requirements for retraining incentive benefits. In order to process these claims for retraining incentive benefits, the Commissioner must promulgate administrative regulations to assist with the claims process and allow claimants to obtain appropriate legal assistance from an attorney.The regulations provided that if benefits are awarded for retraining pursua...