Covers occupational disease, vocational rehabilitation, "stress" claims, and "reform" efforts designed to stem the rising costs of the system. Early chapters explore the historical foundations of workers' compensation, its economic theory underpinnings, and its current relationship with FELA, Social Security, OSHA, and tort litigation. Includes expanded materials addressing the scope and exceptions to the exclusive remedy doctrine.

Workersa Compensation Law provides an in-depth look at the day-to-day practice of this field while addressing theoretical aspects that form a critical foundation for this branch of law. Reviews how a worker's compensation case begins and explains activities involved in those cases, such as drafting petitions, presenting cases to an administrative law judge, and bringing an appeal. The theoretical basis of the material is laid out in easy to understand and enjoyable format reinforced with practical real-life examples. Although written with paralegal-specific information, the content includes information vital to anyone dealing with Workersa Compensation issues.