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Arkansas Workers' Compensation Reform
With the support of then Governor Jim Guy Tucker, the Arkansas General Assembly
passed one of the most comprehensive workers' compensation reform bills in the
nation during the 1993 legislative session. This legislation makes workers'
compensation insurance more affordable for employers. At the same time, the new
reforms guarantee that employees will be compensated fairly and thoroughly for
compensable injuries. Some of the provisions of the Arkansas Workers'
Compensation Reform are as follows:
Narrowing Compensable Injuries
- Strict definition of "compensable injury"
- Defines injury as compensable if it is caused by a specific incident and is
identifiable by time and place of occurrence
- For injuries that are not caused by a specific incident and are not identifiable
by time and place of occurrence (i.e., carpal tunnel syndrome, hearing loss,
etc.), the resultant condition is compensable only if the injury is a major cause
of the disability or treatment
Employee's Accountability
- On the job use of alcohol or drugs creates a presumption that the injury was
caused by the intoxication
- Eliminates injuries caused by horseplay and from recreational or social
activities for the employee's personal pleasure
Other Key Measures
- Medical cost containment measures
- Fraud investigation unit
- Statewide safety program
- Optional deductible up to $2,500
- Pooling for small companies to buy more affordable workers' compensation
insurance
For More Information
Arkansas Department of Economic Development
One State Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas USA 72201
Phone: 501-682-1121
Fax: 501-682-7341
Web: www.1800arkansas.com
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