Governor signs bill to protect New Mexicans from workers’ compensation abuse

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill to help protect New Mexicans from workers’ compensation abuse is now in effect.
Gov. Susana Martinez did a public signing of the bill Monday in front of Albuquerque business leaders. Gov. Martinez says the bill clears up some confusion made in past court rulings.
Sen. Jacob Candelaria sponsored the bill, which says when an injured worker declines a good offer, or when an injured worker returns and engages in misconduct, employers no longer have to pr