Workers’ Compensation for Private Employers

Summary

This practice note addresses key steps to adopt when advising private employers on common workers' compensation legal issues. Workers' compensation for private employers is governed by state law. While this practice note provides examples of state laws and authorities to illustrate various points, it does not cover all states' workers' compensation laws. For information on all states' and Washington, D.C.'s workers' compensation laws, see Workers' Compensation State Practice Notes Chart.