Workers' Compensation Law
/ˈwɜrkərz ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən lɔ/
Definitions
- (n.) Body of law establishing a system for compensating employees injured at work without litigation.
Workers' compensation law ensures employees receive benefits for workplace injuries.
- (n.) Legal framework governing employers' liability and insurance requirements related to workplace injuries.
Under workers' compensation law, employers must carry insurance to cover injured workers.
Forms
- workers' compensation law
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Commentary
Often codified in statutes, workers' compensation law balances prompt relief for injured workers with protections for employers against extensive litigation.
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