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HI SB2050

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires rehabilitation service providers to determine whether modified or other work with an injured worker's current employer constitutes suitable gainful employment before considering employment with a different employer
  • Applies to vocational rehabilitation services under Hawaii's workers' compensation law
  • Supported by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, ILWU Local 142, and Hawaii Injured Workers Alliance
  • Aims to help injured workers obtain gainful employment by prioritizing opportunities with their existing employer when feasible
  • Recommended for passage by the House Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Vocational Rehabilitation; Workers' Compensation

Last Action

(S) Act 018, 4/13/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 474).

4/13/2010

Committee Referrals

Labor1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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