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January 20, 2023
KACo’s Brenna Angel elected to statewide professional board
Communicators encouraged to network and train with colleagues across Kentucky
January 20, 2023
Understanding your workers’ compensation experience modification factor
Workplace accidents will occasionally occur despite best efforts, but many are preventable. Safety programs and appropriate prevention procedures can help reduce loss frequency, and self-inspection and accident investigation programs are critical.
January 19, 2023
Counties encouraged to become Recovery Ready certified
Communities can identify ways to help residents overcome substance abuse
January 13, 2023
Return-to-work strategies help offices in many ways
Return-to-work policy engagement is highly recommended by KACo. We urge members to consider adopting a policy, and we offer strategies to help navigate some of the most relevant processes.
January 09, 2023
House affirms second income tax reduction
Bill would allow rate to decrease from 4.5% to 4.0%
January 09, 2023
Reminder: Deadline to file local government premium tax is March 23
The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) reminds local governments that all Local Government Premium Tax ordinances and amendments must be filed 100 days prior to July 1 of each year.
January 06, 2023
2023 Legislative session kicks off
The Kentucky General Assembly ushered in the 2023 legislative session this week. The first order of business was swearing in new members and returning ones followed by the official election of Republican and Democratic caucus leaders for the biennium.
January 06, 2023
What really happens in absence of transitional duty options?
Go to www.kaco.org/insurance/loss-control-services/ to find contact information for your area safety and loss control specialist.
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