SB2335 Summary

• Repetitive or cumulative trauma injuries occurring within 6 months of an employee's hire date cannot be used by workers' compensation insurers to set premium rates for the employer.

• When an award is made for repetitive or cumulative injury involving multiple employers, the liable employer or its insurer can seek contributions or reimbursement from prior employers for their pro rata share of responsibility.

• The employer seeking contribution or reimbursement must initiate proceedings before the Commission within one year of the award, and employee benefits cannot be delayed or reduced during these contribution proceedings.

• Contribution or reimbursement claims cannot be sought for payments made more than 2 years prior.

• The bill applies only to injuries occurring on or after the effective date of this 2018 amendment, with the Commission required to adopt emergency rules for implementation.