HB 1023 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides with respect to the selection of vocation rehabilitation counselors

This bill modifies Louisiana's workers' compensation law to clarify how vocational rehabilitation counselors are selected for injured employees. It requires employers to choose a licensed counselor to help with job placement or training, but also allows employees or employers to request services through the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration if the employer refuses. The law establishes a dispute process where either party can file a claim if they disagree with the counselor's work, leading to a fast hearing within 10 to 30 days without needing prior mediation. This change aims to provide a quicker resolution path for conflicts over vocational services while maintaining employer responsibility for the initial selection.
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Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026
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