ALABAMA WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATE CHANGE

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November 6th, 2023

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ALABAMA WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATE CHANGE

Effective July 1, 2023, the maximum workers' compensation rate payable increased to $1,084.00 per week and the minimum rate increased to $298.00 per week.

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