By definition, “workers” compensation is designed and intended to replace earned wages. It never contemplated being a de facto retirement supplement. All states should adopt this policy. Here in NYC, many people conveniently get injured around retirement age as they get “lifetime” compensation. What a crock.
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By definition, “workers” compensation is designed and intended to replace earned wages. It never contemplated being a de facto retirement supplement. All states should adopt this policy. Here in NYC, many people conveniently get injured around retirement age as they get “lifetime” compensation. What a crock.
Ditto Azekiel. Here in NC, the presumption of disability should be replaced by the reality of old age!