title: Workers' compensation systems: purpose and mandate.
abstract: This historical overview of workers' compensation reveals the legal, sociologic, and economic benefits to both employees and employers.
authors.affiliation: Workers' Compensation Board, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Carr
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration