Occupational Disease Law
/ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃə.nəl dɪˈziːz lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal provisions and regulations governing the recognition, prevention, and compensation of diseases contracted as a direct result of occupational exposure or work conditions.
The occupational disease law mandates employers to compensate workers diagnosed with conditions caused by workplace hazards.
Forms
- occupational disease law
- occupational disease laws
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Commentary
Often integrated within workers' compensation statutes, occupational disease laws require precise medical and causal evidence to establish liability and entitlement.
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