What is the function of the Workers' Compensation Commission?

The Workers' Compensation Commission's primary function is to oversee the implementation of workers' compensation laws within the state. This includes ensuring that employers comply with legal requirements related to workers' compensation insurance and that injured workers receive the benefits to which they are entitled. By monitoring compliance and facilitating the proper functioning of the workers' compensation system, the Commission plays a critical role in safeguarding the rights of employees while also ensuring that employers meet their obligations under the law.

The role of overseeing implementation encompasses various responsibilities, including rule-making, processing claims, providing guidance to both employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities, and ensuring that the operations of the workers' compensation system adhere to established laws and regulations. This authority helps maintain a fair and efficient system for addressing workplace injuries.

While investigating workplace accidents, assessing economic impacts, and mediating disputes are relevant activities within the workers' compensation context, they do not fully capture the comprehensive role of the Commission as overseer of the broader system and laws governing workers' compensation.