Pa. governor signs priority workers’ comp bill
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Karen Robison
(717) 795-9100, Ext. 606
HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 30, 2011) – Independent agents and their clients will enjoy increased flexibility thanks to a new Pennsylvania law. Insurance Agents & Brokers of Pennsylvania’s priority workers’ compensation legislation will extend coverage to members of an LLC and partners of a partnership.
Gov. Tom Corbett signed the legislation on June 30, making the effective date Aug. 29.
“Passage of this legislation is a significant victory for member agents and their clients,” said Tim Burris, chairman of IA&B of Pennsylvania. “LLCs and partnerships are growing business models, and before this, they were exempted from compulsory coverage in the Workers’ Compensation Act.”
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NOTE: Bill-signing photo available upon request.
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