Employer's Liability
/ˌɛmˈplɔɪərz laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of an employer for injuries or damages suffered by employees in the course of employment.
The company faced employer's liability claims after the worker was injured on site.
- (n.) Obligation of an employer to compensate employees for workplace injuries under workers' compensation laws.
Employer's liability statutes ensure workers receive compensation for job-related injuries.
Forms
- employer's liability
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Commentary
Employer's liability specifically addresses an employer's legal accountability for workplace injuries, distinct but related to workers' compensation regimes.
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