Consequences of Work-Related Injuries and Diseases in Addition to Costs of Workers’ Compensation: Employers

The costs of workers’ compensation for employers are examined along several dimensions. The costs as a percent as a percent of payroll increased from 0.91 percent in 1946 to 1.13 percent in 1970. Costs as a percent of payroll vary across industries and among states. For most employers, costs largely consist of insurance premiums. For … Read More