title: An overview of workers' compensation.
abstract: The authors compare and contrast the U.S. and Canadian systems; describe the roles of government, employers and employees, and insurance providers; examine the economics of workplace risk; assess different systems in six states and two provinces; and indicate challenges to be met.
authors.affiliation: Workers' Compensation Board-Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Plumb
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Cowell
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D018868:Insurance, Disability; D016365:Liability, Legal; D012308:Risk Management; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*