Manual of Compensation Law, State and Federal (Classic Reprint) by Nicholas Herman Dosker

This illuminating book investigates the development of workers’ compensation laws in the United States in the early 20th century. The author examines the history of negligence law and its inadequacy in safeguarding workers, leading to the implementation of the first workers’ compensation laws. It assesses the resistance faced by these early laws from employers, the influence of European models, and the role of organized labor in shaping their development. Furthermore, the book analyzes the legal and social implications of the shift from a common law system to a no -fault compensation system, focusing on issues such as employer liability, employee rights, and the impact on the traditional adversarial relationship between workers and employers. By placing these laws within the broader context of labor history and social reform, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the origins and evolution of workers’ compensation in the United States and its impact on the relationship between employers and employees.