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Commission discusses changes to workers’ compensation policy; tables adoption pending legal review
Summary
A proposed change to county workers’ compensation policy — including paid administrative leave and paying 50% compensation while on comp — was discussed; commissioners agreed to check with the county’s workers’ compensation insurer/attorney and table the proposal.
County staff presented proposed edits to Bourbon County’s employee handbook section on workers’ compensation benefits, including placing injured employees on administrative leave with pay until status is determined and paying 50% compensation while the employee is on workers’ compensation. The proposal would also require a physician-completed return-to-work form before employees resume duties.
County counsel and other commissioners urged caution: they recommended the county check with the workers’ compensation carrier (K‑Camp/KTAM was referenced) and the county attorney to avoid jeopardizing claims or creating conflicts with state workers’ compensation law. A staff member noted that adding benefits above statutory comp is possible but must be vetted to avoid affecting claim handling or disability benefits.
After discussion the commission tabled the item for further review and directed staff to consult the county’s workers’ compensation insurance provider and county counselor and to report back with legal and fiscal implications before any formal adoption.
