2024 Senate Bill 1079

Worker's compensation: benefits; requirements regarding wage earning capacity; modify.

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,” by amending sections 301, 313, 354, 355, 361, 371, 401, and 891 (MCL 418.301, 418.313, 418.354, 418.355, 418.361, 418.371, 418.401, and 418.891), sections 301, 354, 361, and 401 as amended by 2011 PA 266, sections 313, 355, and 371 as amended by 1982 PA 32, and section 891 as amended by 2012 PA 83; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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The amendments to the Worker's Disability Compensation Act redefine compensable injuries, adjust wage loss benefits, increase the maximum compensation rate, and streamline the claims process by removing certain procedural requirements.

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 7, 2024

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27)

Referred to the Committee on Labor