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Workers’ Compensation: Overview and Issues
fas.orgFeb 18, 2020 · Workers’ Compensation: Overview and Issues Congressional Research Service 2 The Grand Bargain Workers’ compensation is often referred to as a grand bargain between workers and employers. Under workers’ compensation, workers receive defined benefits for covered injuries, illnesses, and deaths without regard to fault or liability.
The Disaster Relief Fund: Overview and Issues
sgp.fas.orgJan 20, 2022 · The Disaster Relief Fund: Overview and Issues Congressional Research Service 2 major disaster is occurring.2 These declarations make state, tribal, territorial, and local governments3 eligible for a variety of assistance programs, many of which are funded from the DRF.4 Declarations usually are made at the request of a state, tribal, or territorial government.
Multilateral Development Banks: Overview and Issues for ...
sgp.fas.orgFeb 11, 2020 · African Development Bank (AfDB); the Asian Development Bank (AsDB); the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).1 Congress plays a critical role in shaping U.S. policy at the MDBs through funding and oversight of U.S. participation in the institutions.
Workers’ Compensation: Overview and Issues
sgp.fas.orgFeb 18, 2020 · Under workers’ compensation, workers receive defined benefits for covered injuries, illnesses, and deaths without regard to fault or liability. In exchange for this coverage, employees are prohibited from suing their employers for workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy available to employees.