Unit 20 Workers Comp Flashcards

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Benefits provided

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Disability/loss of income benefits
Medical benefits
Survivor/death benefits
Rehab benefits

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Benefits not covered

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Pain & suffering
Occupational therapy/benefits
Sickness

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Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act of 1927

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Compensation for longshore, harbor and marine workers

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4
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Federal Employers Liability Act
FELA

A

Compensation for railroad workers
Awards are often more substantial than state workers compensation laws

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5
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Jones Act

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Allows the member of a ships crew to sue the employer or ship owner at common law for injuries caused by the employers or ship owners negligence

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