In response to your request, this report examines the issues associated with changing how railroad workers are compensated for their work-related injuries. In particular, we identify the potential implications for railroad costs and railroad workers for (1) replacing the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) with a no-fault compensation system of (2) modifying FELA. We also discuss FELA's effects on small railroads and the availability and affordability of insurance to protect small railroads against large FELA payouts.
Federal Employers' Liability Act: Issues Associated with Changing How Railroad Work-Related Injuries Are Compensated
1996
76 pages
Report
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English
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY AND THE VICTORIAN SEAMAN
Taylor & Francis Verlag | 2009
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Online Contents | 2009
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