Understanding workers’ compensation
Abstract
Outline the position of Workers’ compensation systems and the small role played by the state. Discusses the usual entitlement and details the five types of compensation benefit available to workers, medical care, funds to cover temporary disablement, permanent disability, vocational rehabilitation and death benefits. Provides details of the mandatory requirements for employer liability and states the procedures and responsibilities of employers when an injury occurs. Touches upon the return to work programme and safety programmes and recommends that employers take serious action towards prevention through safety training to reduce liabilities.
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Citation
Hwang, C. and Kleiner, B.H. (2002), "Understanding workers’ compensation", Management Research News, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 65-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170210783124
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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