Employment Law

Workers\' Compensation

/ WUR-kerz kom-pen-SAY-shun /

Definition

A system providing benefits to employees injured during employment.

Used in Context

“Workers\' compensation covered all medical expenses and two-thirds of wages.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: compensare, to weigh against

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