U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Department of Labor Logo United States Department of Labor
Dot gov

The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

February 1982

Workers’ compensation: key legislation in 1981

LaVerne C. Tinsley

Higher benefit levels, broader coverage, and improved medical and rehabilitation services are among the actions taken by States to provide better protection for injured workers.

Download PDF »