Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R602. Labor Commission, Adjudication |
R602-6. Procedures Applicable for Approval of Settlement Agreements in Workers' Compensation |
R602-6-1. Statutory Authority
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Section 34A-2-420 requires the Commission to review all agreements for the settlement or commutation of claims for workers' compensation or occupational disease benefits and grants the Commission discretion to approve such agreements. The Commission's authority under Section 34A-2-420 applies to all claims arising under the Utah Workers' Compensation Act or Occupational Disease Act, regardless of the date of accident or occupational disease. This rule sets forth the requirements for Commission approval of such agreements.