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Committee Hears Debate on PEO Bill: Sponsors Seek Flexibility, Labor Department Flags Draft Conflicts
Summary
SB655 would let either a professional employer organization (PEO) or a client employer hold workers' compensation coverage for leased employees. Sponsor said the change modernizes statute and expands options; the Department of Labor said it is neutral but identified statutory conflicts and recommended clarifying reporting and injured‑worker notice requirements. Industry groups signaled willingness to work on fixes.
Senator Dan Innes presented Senate Bill 655, which would allow a professional employer organization (PEO) or the client company to secure workers' compensation coverage for leased employees rather than requiring the PEO always to hold the policy. Innes said the change is technical, aimed at aligning New Hampshire with national practice and expanding access to…
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