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by JoeAltmaier 2855 days ago
Right, worker's compensation benefits are paid by an insurance company, not by the employer.
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It is, but the cost of worker's comp insurance coverage for an employer is very closely tied to claims experience. If an employer has a track record of a lot of claims, their worker's comp insurance is going to be very expensive. So there's still an incentive for the employer to operate safely and minimize employee injuries.
Good points both, thanks for adding those details!