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History
- Substituted by A9898
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.847
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to labor
Companion bill
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Makes provisions permanent relating to the establishment of an alternative dispute resolution system to resolve certain claims through collective bargaining agreements
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Michael G. Miller
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 491 of the laws of 1995 amending the workers' compensation law relating to permitting the establishment of an alternative dispute resolution system to resolve workers' compensation claims through collective bargaining agreements, in relation to making such provisions permanent
Purpose
To establish on a permanent basis the alternative dispute resolution system for resolving workers' compensation claims in the construction industry.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill makes permanent the use of alternative dispute resolution under collective bargaining agreements to resolve workers' compensation claims in the construction industry.
Existing law
Present law expires on December 31, 2010.
Justification
The Legislature established the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) system in 1995 to provide an alternative way to resolve workers' compensation claims in the construction industry. The program started as a five-year pilot program for employers and workers who agree to use ADR under their collective bargaining agreements. The program proved to be successful in expeditiously resolving disputes and delivering workers' compensation benefits for injured workers. The Legislature has extended the pilot program twice. Since ADR has had proven track record of success for the past 15 years, the program should be made permanent.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Chapter 491 of the laws of 1995 established the ADR until December 31, 2000. Chapter 464 of the laws of 1999 extended the ADR until December 31, 2005. Chapter 649 of the laws of 2005 extended the ADR until December 31, 2010.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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