Employers Seek Small but Controversial Changes Amid Larger Advisory Council Clashes

While Gov. Scott Walker is said to be contemplating a sweeping overhaul of the Wisconsin workers' compensation system and stakeholders continue to debate a proposal to adopt a medical fee schedule, a coalition of employers has suggested several minor changes that claimants' attorneys say would hurt injured workers. The Wisconsin Employers for Equitable Workers’ Compensation submitted a list of 12 proposed legislative changes to the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council at a Dec. 11 hearing, touching on some of those high-profile issues. But the list also included items su...