Think You Know Workers’ Comp? The Times, They Are A Changing!

Workers Comp Matters

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The “times they are a changing” in the world of Workers’ Compensation, a system developed when the relationship between workers and employers were more clearly defined. Guest Emily Spieler is an accomplished author, former professor, practicing attorney, and government official with a career that spans the space of workers’ rights, safety, and compensation.

The 100+ year old system of Workers’ Comp has evolved and continues to change and adapt. But the bottom line is we still have a duty to care for injured workers. How do we fit today’s challenges into an old model?

There’s a growing debate today in both legal and government circles over the definition of worker/employer relationships. The world today is more complex than when compensation rules were developed, and the nature of work has moved beyond old factory and mining jobs.

Contract workers, gig employees, and working remotely are shaking up the working world. Who should cover an Uber driver? As unions fade, who helps injured workers understand their rights, file claims, and protects them from retaliation for asking for compensation? Robotics, AI, rush warehouse fulfillment, and even jobs that haven’t been invented strain the limits of our current system. This is a fascinating conversation.

Mentioned in this Episode:

“(Re)Assessing The Grand Bargain: Compensation For Work Injuries In The United States, 1900-2017,” Emily A. Spieler, Rutgers University Law Review

“US Court Rules Uber And Lyft Workers Are Contractors,” BBC

“Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Opt Out Ruled Unconstitutional,” Insurance Journal

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