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Workers' comp

If a worker dies on the job, many states limit surviving spouse workers' compensation

by Blaise Gainey
Jul 20, 2023
For example, if a widow or widower chooses to remarry, they may no longer receive compensation.
In Tennessee, lawmakers recently passed legislation to amend workers' compensation laws, making the state more favorable for surviving spouses.
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China's forced-out workers

by Jennifer Pak
Jun 3, 2020
Chinese workers complain that shortened hours or being told to resign are layoffs by another name.
A masked factory worker works on a machine line.
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Undocumented workers in Wyoming struggle to get workers' comp

by Melodie Edwards
Apr 8, 2019
Wyoming is the state with the most dangerous workplaces.
Attorney Steven Dwyer said more undocumented workers are seeking his help with cases related to workers' compensation for on-the-job injuries, including one worker who is $17,000 in debt from medical bills incurred after he fell off a roof.
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