What does IAB mean in STATE & LOCAL

The Industrial Accident Board (IAB) is an organization established to help settle disputes between employees and their employers arising from workplace injuries or occupational diseases. It also makes decisions regarding compensation payments,medical bill reimbursements, and the amount of time an employee can take away from work to recover.

The Industrial Accident Board is chaired by a three-member panel composed of two legal representatives appointed by the state's Department of Labor and one administrative assistant appointed by the employer involved in the dispute.

A worker must file a Workers' Compensation claim with their employer in order for it to be considered by the IAB. Once received, the IAB reviews all necessary evidence and paperwork related to the dispute before making any decisions.

Generally, a decision is reached within 6-8 weeks after receiving a claim from an injured worker. However, this timeline may be extended due to complexities or delays in gathering evidence or testimonies concerning the dispute.

Depending on the ruling of the IAB, remedies may include medical bill reimbursement, compensation payment for lost wages, and time off granted for recovery purposes. In other cases, there may be no monetary remedy offered as part of the settlement process.

Yes, employers can appeal against an IAB ruling if they believe that either they have been unfairly treated or that there are errors made within any judicial documentation produced as part of the proceedings. However, any appeals need to be submitted back to State authorities that appoint members to serve on IABs within 30 days of when judgment was first rendered.

Yes, all rulings made by IABs have full legal authority once they have been signed off by both parties involved in the dispute at hand. The decision is then handed down through State authorities who ensure that it is enforced accordingly throughout relevant regions such as local counties or districts within each state.

No; outcomes determined by IABs are not always agreeable amongst both parties involved in each case. Disputes can arise which lead workers or employers challenging or appealing against certain outcomes that were initially deemed unreasonable.

Yes; injured workers may choose to have another person such as a lawyer or representative present at their hearing should they wish too and if authorised from authorities beforehand.