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Are low wage earners adequately covered by workers’ compensation?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Only two states meet the National Commission ’s recommendation of at least 80% of spendable (Net) earnings. [ The National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws (1972) recommended a compensation rate moving to at least 80% of spendable earnings]. As noted in my previous post, the National Commission , chaired by John F.