Workers' Compensation: Cases and Materials (American Casebook Series)

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.Gary R. Smith is the author of 'Workers' Compensation: Cases and Materials (American Casebook Series)' with ISBN 9780314144393 and ISBN 0314144390.