Workers' compensation problems and solutions: the California experience

Article Abstract:

The California Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 1989 tried to address the economic problems of the system. It increased the maximum wage-loss benefit to injured employees while establishing a Rate Study Commission to deal with insurance affordability for employers. Higher evidentiary standards for stress claims were also introduced. Rising health care costs are an important political issue and some think the federal government should administer both health care and workers' compensation as one system. Meanwhile, the success of the California reform is yet to be determined.

Laws, regulations and rules, Health services administration

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Congress looks at private compensation

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The Congressional Committee on Government Reform and Oversight is exploring ways to reform public employee compensation using techniques from the private sector to recruit more skilled workers. One advantage the federal government has in benefits management is its size because costs are reduced by a larger risk pool. However, the change needed is significant, according to the American Federation of Government Employees Pres John Sturdivant, because of inferior health benefits and salaries that are up to 27% below private salaries.

Compensation and benefits, Accounting and auditing, Employee benefits, Public employees, Government employees

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Consequences of expansionary workers compensation policy

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Comprehensive analyses of workers compensation policies have shown that workers ultimately pay for the benefits through lower wages and therefore do not gain any significant benefit from expansionary policies. Instead of attempting to make employers bear the costs of workers compensation, which is impossible with the labor market absorbing the costs, courts should attempt to ensure that workers get adequate compensation for their payments. Workers compensation should be treated as a contract rather than a benefit.

Economic aspects, Labor law

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