Montana Chamber of Commerce President’s Commentary on Worker Compensation Rates

If you ask small business people about their top financial concerns, you will undoubtedly hear about Montana’s high workers’ compensation rates. According to a national study, Montana has the 5th highest work comp premium rates in the entire country. These rates put us at a competitive disadvantage with our neighboring states, who have some of the lowest rates in the country. In some cases, small businesses are paying more in work comp premiums than they are in taxes.

This is simply unacceptable. If Montana wants its small businesses to stay competitive and provide the jobs Montana families need for tomorrow, we have to get our work comp system under control.

Full Commentary: http://www.mtpr.net/commentaries/610