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Workers’ compensation Insurance Arrangements: Does the model make a difference? Part 2

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Compensation rates in the US are typically 66 2/3rds of gross earnings while Canadian compensation rates are typically 85-90% of net (spendable) earnings—the latter often providing a greater level of income replacement across all income classes, particularly where progressive tax regimes are in place. within a range of 0.54

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Top 10 Appellate Decisions During the 100 Years of NCCI

The Workcomp Writer

Heartiest congratulations to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) as it celebrates 100 years of service to the workers’ compensation system. Our” system has seen substantial changes over the years and NCCI has deftly adapted along with it. Dillard’s, Inc., 2016 OK 89, 381 P.3d

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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Arrangements: Does the model make a difference? Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Australian and New Zealand workers’ compensation systems include exclusive, centrally funded and privately underwritten workers’ compensation “schemes” [a term used in Australian/New Zealand, analogous to insurance system or arrangement]. Tax structures can also create cost differentials. are equal).