2025 Session
Last amended: 1973 session
§ 176.251 — Duties of Commissioner of Department of Labor and Industry
Plain-Language Summary
The Commissioner of Labor and Industry has broad authority to administer and enforce the workers' compensation chapter, including the power to investigate claims, hold hearings, and issue orders.
176.251 DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY.
The commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry shall actually supervise and require prompt and full compliance with all provisions of this chapter relating to the payment of compensation.
History:
1953 c 755 s 36; 1973 c 388 s 81
History: History: 1953 c 755 s 36; 1973 c 388 s 81
Practical Notes
The Commissioner is the top official in charge of making sure the workers’ comp system runs properly. They can investigate problems, hold hearings, and issue orders to resolve disputes.