Managing Workers Compensation
Workers' compensation laws are governed by each state legislation and by federal statutes. Both provide for fixed awards to employees or their dependents in the event of employment-related accidents and diseases.These statutorily-prescribed awards enable the injured worker to receive compensation without initiating legal action against an employer. The various state acts differ with respect to the type of workers covered, the amount and duration of benefits, and other details.The effect of most workers' comp laws is to make the employer strictly liable for injuries sustained in the course of employment, without regard to the negligence of the employer or the employee. The injury must arise in the course and scope of employment to give rise to a valid claim, and an employee-employer relationship must exist.
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