IWC urges the Board to shape its policy also on the concept from the original purpose of Meredith’s workers’ compensation legislation: that it is remedial legislation. Legal clinic expresses concern at the process for policy development, evaluation and approval, and the emphasis placed on an undefined “financial responsibility” (cost cutting at injured workers’ expense?). Paper includes recommendations for a more effective and responsive framework.
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