State Roundup

Arizona Court Okays W/C for Inebriates

By: Workers' Comp Executive - The journal of record for the workers' comp community in California.

Employees who are injured on the job while either drunk or stoned still can qualify for workers' comp benefits, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled. The court struck down a law that denied injured workers' benefits if they tested positive for either drugs or alcohol.Opponents drunk with rage over the ruling may approach the voters to pass a constitutional amendment to reinstate the law.Arizona Supremes say they recognized the compelling policy need for drug-free workplaces. But, the cou

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