Historical Events tagged with "workers compensation"

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Politics & Government

Federal Employees Granted Compensation Rights

September 7th, 1916 108 years ago

Federal employees gained the right to compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act. This legislation provided a legal framework for workers who were injured on the job to seek financial recompense. It marked a significant change in how workplace injuries were managed within the federal government, ensuring employees were protected and compensated fairly for their injuries sustained while performing their duties.

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