SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5604

BYSenators Smitherman, Warnke, Vognild, Bauer, DeJarnatt, Williams and Rasmussen

Providing for notice of temporary total disability to the employment security department.

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 23, 1989

Senate Staff:David Cheal (786-7576)

AS OF FEBRUARY 22, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Injured workers who have been totally disabled for a period of 13 consecutive weeks are entitled to special unemployment compensation benefits if they are not able to find employment following a prolonged period of temporary total disability.

There is no systematic method for informing the Department of Employment Security when an individual is temporarily totally disabled for this period.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Labor and Industries or self-insurer is required to notify the Department of Employment Security when a worker has received compensation for temporary total disability for a period of 12 consecutive weeks.  The notice must be given within five working days of the commencement of the 13th week.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested