Why workers’ comp isn’t working for many who need it

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Workers’ compensation benefits have played a critical role in the American labor market.

Workers’ compensation benefits have played a critical role in the American labor market by allowing businesses to pay for medical costs and wages if an employee is injured on the job. But a new investigation has found that more than 30 states have passed laws reducing these benefits. Judy Woodruff learns more about the impact from Michael Grabell of ProPublica and Howard Berkes of NPR.

AIR DATE 3/5/15

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