Florida Advances Bill Prohibiting Workers’ Comp for Undocumented Immigrants
- On February 11, 2026, the Florida House Commerce Committee advanced a bill that would prohibit undocumented immigrants from receiving workers’ compensation benefits.
- Current Florida law allows undocumented workers to receive medical and indemnity benefits, but this legislation would specifically exclude them from coverage.
- Supporters claim the change aligns with federal employment laws.
- The bill is now proceeding through the legislative session.
Tennessee Workers’ Comp Rates to Drop for 13th Consecutive Year in 2026
- On February 11, 2026, Tennessee officials announced a 5.6 percent decrease in workers’ compensation voluntary loss costs scheduled to take effect this March.
- This marks the thirteenth consecutive year of rate declines, contributing to a cumulative reduction of over 60 percent for local businesses since 2013.
- According to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, the downward trend is driven by improved workplace safety and legislative reforms.
- These consistent reductions aim to lower insurance overhead for employers while maintaining essential medical and financial benefits for injured workers across the state.
BLS to Stop Collecting Workers’ Compensation Data in 2027
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will cease collecting workers’ compensation data as part of its National Compensation Survey program.
- This modification, set for the January 2027 release of December 2026 data, is due to low response rates for the benefit.
- Despite this change, removing workers’ compensation is expected to have minimal effect on published compensation growth rates.
- Detailed information regarding this shift is available on the official BLS website.