| Document ID (ISN) | 74654 |
| CIS number |
00-394 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0098-1818 - Monthly Labor Review |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Whittington G. |
| Title |
Changes in workers' compensation during 1999 |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 2000, Vol.123, No.1, p.20-26. |
| Abstract |
This article highlights the main changes in workers' compensation in the United States having come into effect during the year 1999, and describes these changes for each of 32 states. Several states extended the coverage to volunteer workers. Seven states increased the maximum allowances for burial payments. Compensation of workers whose accidents were caused by alcohol or drug consumption was also revised. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workmen's compensation; USA |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational accidents; occupational diseases; drug dependence; employee rights; alcoholism; voluntary workers; report |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Workers' compensation
Alcohol and drug abuse
|
