This report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) and the International Association of Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) compares workers’ compensation regulations and benefits across U.S. states and Canadian provinces as of January 1, 2025.

In Canada and the United States, workers’ compensation is governed by sub-national legislative bodies and administrative agencies. The differences between jurisdictional laws and regulations can be subtle, and this survey helps professionals understand those differences.

The study builds on years of valuable work by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), which pioneered the use of standardized tables to ensure uniformity across states and consistency over time. After USDOL suspended production for budgetary reasons, WCRI and IAIABC partnered to continue publishing this important resource.

Workers’ Compensation Laws as of January 1, 2025. Karen Rothkin. February 2025. WC-25-19.

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