workers' compensation
noun
variants:
or less commonly workers' comp \ -ˈkämp \
Definition of workers' compensation
: a system of insurance that reimburses an employer for damages that must be paid to an employee for injury occurring in the course of employment
Examples of workers' compensation in a Sentence
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The commission is the regulatory authority for workers' compensation claims in the state. — Jen Fifield, azcentral, "Firefighter with cancer will get workers' compensation benefits from city," 5 Sep. 2019 That status means they are not guaranteed the same rights as employees, such as a minimum wage, overtime, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, paid sick leave or on-the-job expenses. — Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, "DoorDash details new tipping policy after backlash," 22 Aug. 2019 For the past six years, state lawmakers have debated whether to require Connecticut's workers' compensation laws to cover PTSD for first responders who witness a tragedy, such as the deadly Newtown school shooting in 2012. — Susan Haigh, courant.com, "Emergency medical workers want a voice at state Capitol," 8 July 2019 All workers can opt in for a retirement plan, subsidized dental and health insurance, workers' compensation coverage, vacation and sick time, among other benefits. — Maria Elena Vizcaino, Dallas News, "Food workers at DFW Airport seek higher pay to make ends meet for families abroad," 21 June 2019 That status means workers don't get the same rights as employees, such as a minimum wage, overtime, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, paid sick leave or on-the-job expenses. — Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, "On-demand workers are protesting -- using the apps they work for," 14 June 2019 The state legislation, SB 27, signed into law by Gov. John Kasich in January, 2017, provides presumptive workers' compensation benefits to firefighters battling occupational cancer and is known as the Michael Louis Palumbo, Jr. Act. — Jeff Piorkowski/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "I-271 in Beachwood named for late fire department Captain Michael Palumbo," 4 Apr. 2018 The city has reported about $9 million in cost savings, mainly through prepaying the unfunded pension liability, having a reduced workers' compensation rate and enacting a new fee schedule throughout the city. — Anthony Clark Carpio, latimes.com, "Burbank officials begin proposed budget review," 5 May 2018 The distinction determines whether workers receive certain protections and benefits from their employers — such as being able to organize and seek remedy from discrimination, receive workers' compensation, and be paid minimum wage and overtime. — Nina Agrawal, latimes.com, "Judge orders compensation, reclassification for immigration court interpreters," 14 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'workers' compensation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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