Comp Quotes - Fall 2017
Workers' comp news for SAIF's agents
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- SAIF/Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Assoc. group program
Our goal is to offer a group program discount for new customers and those renewing January 1 and after. - WCD issues final rules on Brown v. SAIF
The new rules were effective as of Oct. 8. - Court rules that a job interview injury can be compensable
A job applicant who was injured while doing “actual work” for the company during his evaluation was awarded workers’ comp benefits. - Welcome Kim Turner, our new agency marketing specialist
Kim will serve as one of our key agency liaisons with SAIF-appointed agents. - Update on worker protection standards
Oregon OSHA’s response to the EPA changes is still in the works; their goal is to implement final rules on January 1, 2018. - More major system changes at SAIF
An all-new policy and billing system is in the works. - October group discounts
Employers with a better-than-average loss history who also meet a group’s program-specific eligibility criteria may qualify for group programs.