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Midterm Elections Have Effect On Workers Compensation?

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Non-political Look at Midterm Elections and Workers Compensation

The Midterm elections proceeded through its course with the results coming close to what was expected with a few surprises.  Should we worry about the Workers Compensation end of the spectrum?   The answer is likely not, at least on the national level.

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The midterm election provides very few instances of changing the course of workers compensation in any one state.   The national midterms may have an influence, but not a direct result.

Very few law of rules in WC originate on the national level.  The state Senate and House races, of course, will always have a direct and enormous effect on Work Comp in any one state.

National Effect 

On a national level, the few areas that are changed by any Federal rules or laws would be:

State Effect

The state-level effect is undeniable.  Workers comp laws, rules, and regulations are in a constant state of flux.   Usually, the Democratic House Members  House and Senate Members are seen as pro-employee.  Likewise, the  Republican House and Senate Members are possible more employer-oriented.   Once again – as in the title – this is not a political assessment of any type.

Ballotpedia compared the Pre and Post government trifectas midterm elections.   A trifecta is when the State House, State Senate, and Governor are all from the same political party.    One can easily see that the Democrats gained quite a bit of ground in either turning a non-trifecta state government into a Democratic trifecta or flipping a trifecta from Republican to Democrat.

Conclusion

Can we draw a determination that the future Workers Comp laws, regulations, and rules will all be more pro-employee than the employer?  I will leave that to your judgment on the midterm elections.

Related:

Midterm Elections’ Effect on Workers Comp – Surprising Answer 

 

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James founded a Workers’ Compensation consulting firm, J&L Risk Management Consultants, Inc. in 1996. J&L’s mission is to reduce our clients’ Workers Compensation premiums by using time-tested techniques. J&L’s claims, premium, reserve and Experience Mod reviews have saved employers over $9.8 million in earned premiums over the last three years. J&L has saved numerous companies from bankruptcy proceedings as a result of insurance overpayments.

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James’s educational background, which centered on computer technology, culminated in earning a Masters of Business Administration (MBA); an Associate in Claims designation (AIC); and an Associate in Risk Management designation (ARM). He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a licensed financial advisor. The NC Department of Insurance has certified him as an insurance instructor. He also possesses a Bachelors’ Degree in Actuarial Science.

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