Showing posts with label Department of Labor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Department of Labor. Show all posts

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Democrats foil attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to cut workers' compensation benefits

Article Title: Democrats Reject Proposal to Cut Benefits for Injured Federal Workers

Snippet of Article: "...“I am disappointed that the Department of Labor would come forward for the third time in the past five years with a proposal to cut benefits for injured workers that is not evidence-based, and whose justification has been completely debunked by the Government Accountability Office,” said Scott. “I find it incomprehensible that we are now considering whether to take $500 million from middle class workers – and their families ..."
Source: ehstoday.com