State shall and any county, city, town or district having power of taxation may compensate laborers, workmen and mechanics. The question shall be submitted to the voters each year, except as to the State.

Burden of payment.-Entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) To persons wholly dependent, a weekly payment equal to onehalf the average weekly wages of the deceased employé, but not less than $4 nor more than $10, for a period of 300 weeks. (b) If only partial dependents survive, a sum proportionate to the portion of earnings contributed to their support by the deceased employé. (c) If no dependents, the reasonable expense of last slekness and burial, not to exceed $200.

Compensation for disability. (a) Reasonable medical and hospital services, and medicines as needed, for the first two weeks after injury. (b) For total disability, a sum equal to one-half the average weekly wages, but not less than $4 nor more than $10 per week, not exceeding 500 weeks, nor $3,000 in amount. (c) For partial disability, one-half the wage loss, but not to exceed $10 per week, and for not longer than 300 weeks. (d) In specified injuries (mutilation, etc.), a sum not exceeding $10 nor less than $4 per week for fixed periods, in addition to other compensation. A lump sum payment may be substituted after payments for injury or death have been made for not less than six months.

Revision of benefits.-Either party may demand a revision of payment at any time. Employés must submit to medical examination to determine their physical condition when requested by the employer.

Insurance.-Employer must become a subscriber of the State Employés' Insurance Association or insure in some authorized liability Insurance company.

Security of payments.-The State controls the State Employés' Insurance Association, and other companies must be authorized by the State to do business. Settlement of dispute.-On request of eltner party, the Industrial Accident Board calls for a Committee of Arbitration, whose decision is subject to review by the Industrial Accident Board, MICHIGAN.

Date of enactment.-March 20, 1912; in effect September 1, 1912; amended April 10, 1913, April 16, 1913, May 2, 1913, and May 7, 1913.

Injuries compensated.-Injuries causing incapacity to earn full wages for a period of two weeks, or death, arising out of and in the course of employment, unless such injuries resulted from intentional and wilful misconduct of the Injured person.

Industries covered.-Compulsory as to the State and Its municipalities, and each incorporated public board and commission authorized to hold property and to sue and be sued. All Industries having one or more persons in service under contract of hire if the employer elects.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés, including allens and minors, except casual employés. Public employment: All employés except officials of the State or of a municipailty. Burden of payment.-Entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) To persons wholly dependent, a weekly payment equal to one-half the deceased workman's earnings, but not less than $4 nor more than $10 per week for a period of 300 weeks. (b) If only partial dependents survive, such proportion of the above as the amount of previous contributions bears to such earnings. (c) If no dependents, the reasonable expense of the last sickness and burial, not exceeding $200.

Compensation for disability. (a) Reasonable medical and hospital services for the first 3 weeks. (b) For total incapacity, a weekly payment equal to one-half the earnings, but not less than $4 nor more than $10 per week, nor for a period longer than 500 weeks from the date of the injury, and not exceeding $4,000. (c) For partial Incapacity, a weekly payment equal to one-half the wage loss, but not more than $10 per week, and for not longer than 300 weeks. (d) For certain speciñed Injuries (mutilations, etc.), 50 per cent. of average weekly earnings for fixed periods. (e) Payments begin with the fifteenth day after the Injury, but if the disability continues for 8 weeks or longer compensation is computed from the date of injury. After six months, lump sums may be substituted for weekly payments.

Revision of benefits.-Weekly payments may be reviewed by the Industrial Accident Board at the request of either party. An injured employé must submit to medical examination when requested. Insurance.-Employer must furnish proof of financial ability to pay the required compensation, or Insure in an authorized employers' ability company, or in an employers' insurance association organized under State laws, or become a member of a State insurance fund administered by the State Commissioner of Insurance.

Security of payments.-In case of insolvency, claims constitute a first lien upon all property of the employer. Employers must furnish proof of financial ability to pay compensation, or insure in approved companies or with the State.

Settlement of disputes.-Elther party may request the Industrial Accident Board to appoint a committee of arbitration, whose decisions are subject to review by the board. The Supreme Court may review questions of law.

MINNESOTA.

Date of enactment.-April 24. 1913; in effect October 1, 1913.

Injuries compensated.-Injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment causing disability for more than two weeks, or death, unless intentionally caused, or due to the Intoxication of the Injured person.

Industries covered. All excepting Interstate or foreign commerce and farm and domestic service, in the absence of contrary election by employers.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés, Including aliens and minors, in the absence of contrary election, casual employés excepted. Public employment: All persons in the service of a county, city, town, viilage or school district, excluding public officials elected or appointed for regular terms.

Burden of payment.-Cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) To a widow alone, 35 per cent. of monthly wages of deceased, Increasing to 60 per cent. If four or more children; to a dependent husband alone, 25 per cent.: to a dependent orphan 40 per cent., with 10 per cent. additional for each orphan in excess of two, with a maximum of 60 per cent.: to the dependent parent or parents, if no dependent widow, widower or chlidren, 25 per cent. If one parent and 35 per cent. if both survive; If none of the foregoing, but a brother, sister or grandparent is wholly dependent, If but one such relative, 25 per cent., or if more than one, 30 per cent., divided equally. (b) If only partial dependents survive, that proportion of benefits provided for actual dependents which contributions bore to wages earned. (e) When no dependents are left, expense of last slekness and burial not exceeding $100, In addition to medical and hospital services provided in case of disability. Payments cease when a minor child reaches the age of 18, unless physically or mentally incapacitated from earning, and upon the death or marriage of other dependents unless otherwise specified.

Compensation for disability.-(a) Reasonable medical and surgical treatment, not exceeding 90 days nor $200 in value. (b) For total disability, 50 per cent. of wages. (c) For temporary partial disability, 50 per cent. of the wage loss. (d) For specified permanent partial disability (mutilations, etc.), 50 per cent. of the earnings for fixed periods. Payment for death or disability may not be less

than $6 nor more than $10 per week, unless the wages were less than $6, when the amount of wages is paid. Payments may not extend beyond 300 weeks except for permanent total disability, when the maximum is 400 weeks. Lump sums may be substituted for periodical payments, but in case of compensation for death, permanent total disability or certain maimings, the consent of the court must be obtained.

Revision of benefits.-After six months from the date of an award either party may apply to the court for revision. The employé must submit to medical examination when requested.

Insurance.-Employers may insure in any authorized company, stock or mutual, or maintain co-operative schemes, assuming other and greater risks, and other classes of industrial insurance. Security of payments.-Insured workmen have an equitable len upon any policy becoming due, and in case of the employer's incapacity the insurer shall make payment directly to them. Claims to compensation have the same preference against the assets of the employer as unpaid wages. Settlement of disputes. Either party may submit a claim to the Judge of the District Court, who shall determine such dispute in a summary manner, subject to review by the Supreme Court as to questions of law.

NEBRASKA.

Date of enactment.-April 21, 1913; in effect July 17, 1913.

Injuries compensated.-Injury causing disability for more than fourteen days, or death, caused by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, except accident caused by or resulting In any degree from wilful negligence or intoxication.

Industries covered. All industries where 5 or more persons are employed by the employer in the regular trade, business or occupation of the employer, except domestic service, agriculture and interstate or foreign commerce, in the absence of contrary election. Exempt employers may make an affirmative election.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés, Including allens and minors, but excluding casual employés and home workers. Public employment: All persons employed by the State, or any Government agency created by the State, not having been elected or appointed for a regular term.

Burden of payment.-The entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) In addition to any other benefits, a reasonable amount not exceeding $100 to cover expenses of last stekness and burial. (b) To persons wholly dependent, 50 per cent. of the employé's wages, but not less than $5 nor more than $10 per week, during dependency but not exceeding 350 weeks; if the wages of the deceased were less than $5 per week, then full wages are to be paid as compensation. (c) If only partial dependents survive, a proportion of the above corresponding to the relation the contribution of the deceased to their support bore to his wages. Compensation to children ceases when they reach the age of 16 years, unless they are physically or mentally Incapacitated from earning.

Compensation for disability. (a) Medical and hospital services during the first 21 days, not exceeding $200 in value. (b) For total disability, one-half of the weekly wages, but not less than $5 or more than $10 per week for 300 weeks; thereafter while disability lasts 40 per cent. of such wages but not less than $4 or more than $8 per week: Provided, however, If weekly wages are less than the minimum, compensation to amount of full wages is to be paid. (c) For partial disability, 50 per cent. of loss of earning capacity, but not exceeding $10 per week nor exceeding 300 weeks. (a) For certain specified Injuries (mutilations, etc.), 50 per cent. of wages for fixed periods with the same limits as to amounts as above. Payments begin with the twenty-second day, but if disability continues 8 weeks or longer, compensation is computed from the date of injury. Lump sums may be substituted for periodic payments, but if for death or permanent disability, the approval of the court must be obtained.

Revision of benefits.-Benefits running for a period of six months or longer may be revised at any time by agreement of the parties, or after six months by application to a court.

Insurance. An employer may insure his liability for compensation in any authorized stock or mutual Insurance company.

Security of payments.In case of the insolvency of an insured employer, claimants are subrogated to the rights as against the company which the employer would have had if he had paid the claim. Compensation rights and awards have the same preference against the assets of the employer as unpaid wages for labor.

Settlement of disputes.-Questions may be submitted to arbitration by mutual consent, or either party may submit a claim to the District Court of county to be heard and determined as a cause in equity, with the right of appeal to the Supreme Court.

NEVADA.

Date of enactment.-March 15, 1913; in effect July 1, 1913.

Injuries compensated.-Injuries arising out of and in the usual course of employment, causing Incapacity to earn full wages for a period of two weeks, or death, except when caused by the employé's wilful intention to injure himself or another, or if the Injury is sustained while intoxicated. Industries covered.-All in which two or more persons are employed, except domestic and farm labor, in the absence of contrary election; compulsory as to the State and its municipalities regardless of the number of employés.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés in the Industries covered. Public employment: All employés.

Burden of payment. The entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) To the dependents or beneficiaries of the deceased employé, a sum equal to 50 per cent. of his average monthly earnings, but not less than $20 nor more than $60 per month for a period of 100 months, in no case exceeding $5,000, and in addition the burial expenses, not exceeding $125. (b) If no dependents are left, expenses of the last sickness and burial of the deceased employé, not to exceed $125.

Compensation for disability. (a) For total disability, an amount equal to 50 per cent. of the average monthly wages, but not less than $20 nor more than $60 per month for 100 months, the total amount not to exceed $5,000. (b) For partial disability, one-half the loss of earning capacity, but not more than $40 per month for a period not to exceed 60 months. (c) For certain specific injuries (mutilations, etc.), subject to a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $60 per month, a monthly payment equal to 50 per cent, of average monthly wages, for fixed periods. No compensation is payable for the first 2 weeks of disability, but if the disability continues 8 weeks or longer, compensation is paid from the date of the injury. The Industrial Commission may permit substitution of lump sum payments for monthly payments, but no such payment shall exceed $5,000. Revision of benefits.-Rearrangement of compensation may be made by the Industrial Commission when application is made therefor. Insurance.-Employers coming under this act must insure in the State Insurance fund. Security of payments.-State management of the insurance fund and collection of premiums by the State. Settlement of disputes. All matters relating to the amount of compensation to be paid are determined by the Industrial Commission.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Date of enactment.-April 15, 1911; in effect January 1, 1912.

Injuries compensated.-Any injury to an employé arising out of and in the course of employment causing disability of over two weeks, or death, unless due to wilful misconduct, intoxication or violation of law.

Industries covered.-Industries dangerous to life or limb, including the operation and maintenance of steam and electric railroads, work in shops, mills, factories, etc., employing 5 or more persons: work about lines or cables charged with electricity; operations dangerously near explosives used in the industry, or to a steam boller owned and operated by the employer; and work in or about any quarry, mine or foundry; provided the employer elects.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All workmen engaged in any of the employments covered by this law. Public employment: Government employés are not mentioned.

Burden of payment.-Entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) To persons wholly dependent, a sum equal to 150 times the average weekly earnings of the deceased, not to exceed $3,000. (b) If only partial dependents survive, such proportion of the above compensation as corresponds to the portion of wages contributed to their support. (c) If no dependents are left, expenses of medical care and burial to a reasonable amount, not in excess of $100.

Compensation for disability.-(a) For total disability, a sum beginning with the fifteenth day, not exceeding 50 per cent, of average weekly earnings. (b) For partial disability, a sum not in excess of 50 per cent, of the loss of earning capacity, In no case is compensation to exceed $10 a week nor run for a longer period than 300 weeks. The court may determine the amount of lump sums payable as a substitute for weekly payments.

Revision of benefits. The injured person, when requested by the employer, must submit to medical exmination not oftener than once a week. Insurance No provision.

Security of paymen s.-The employer must satisfy the Commissioner of Labor if his ability to pay the required compensation or file a bond conditioned on the discharge of all liability incurred

under this act.

Weekly payments have the same preferential claim against the assets of the employer as is allowed for unpaid wages or personal services.

Settlement of disputes.-All questions not settled by agreement are determined by an action in equity. NEW JERSEY.

Date of enactment.-April 4, 1911; in effect July 1, 1911; amended May 2, 1911, April 1, 1912, and March 27, 1913.

Injuries compensated.-Injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment causing disability of over two weeks, or death, unless intentionally self-inflicted or due to intoxication. Industries covered. All employments in the absence of contrary election.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés except casual. Non-resident aliens receive no benefits. Public employment: Every employé of the State, county, municipality, board or commission, or other governing body, including boards of education, except persons receiving a salary greater than $1,200 per year, and those holding an elective office.

Burden of payment.-The entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.--(a) To one dependent. 35 per cent. of the wages of the deceased person, and for each additional dependent 5 per cent. additional, the total not to exceed 60 per cent., payable for not more than 300 weeks. Compensation not to be less than $5 nor more than $10 per week, unless the earnings were less than $5, when full wages are paid. (b) If no dependents, the expease of the last stekness and of burial, not exceeding $100. Payments to widows cease on remarriage, and to orphans on reaching the age of 18, unless physically or mentally deficient. lump sum payment may be substituted at the discretion of the Court of Common Pleas.

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Compensation for disability.--(a) Reasonable medical and hospital services for the first two weeks of incapacity, not exceeding $50 in value. (b) For temporary total disability, 50 per cent. of wages, payable during disability, but not beyond 300 weeks. (c) For permanent total disability, 50 per cent. of wages during such ability, not beyond 400 weeks. (d) For certain specific Injuries (mutilations, etc.) producing partial but permanent disabilities, 50 per cent. of wages during fixed periods. All weekly payments are subject to the same rule as to minimum and maximum, as for death benefits. A lump sum payment may be substituted at the discretion of Court of Common Pleas Revision of beneft.-At any time after one year after an award has been made, either party may demand a revision of benefits.

Insurance.No prov sion.

Security of payments.-The right of compensation has the same preference against the assets of the employer as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law for a claim for unpaid wages. Settlement of disputes.-Either party may submit a claim to the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, who shall hear and determine such disputes in a summary manner, subject to review of questions of law by the Supreme Court.

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OHIO.

Date of enactment.-June 15, 1911; in effect January 1, 1912: amended March 14, 1913. Injuries compensated.—All injuries not self-inflicted received in the course of employment causing disability bevond one week, or death.

Industries covered.-All Industries employing 5 or more persons regularly in the same business; also estab ishments with less than 5 workmen if the employer elects to pay the premiums provided by this act.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés, excluding casual workers, but Including aliens and minors lawfully employed. Public employment: Persons in the service of the State, or It political subdivisions, excepting the officials of the State or muntelpal governments, and policemen and firemen in cities where pension funds are established and maintained by municipal authority.

Burden of payment.-Entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.--(a) Burial expenses not to exceed $150, (b) To persons wholly dependent, 66% per cent. of the average weekly earnings of the deceased workman for six years after the date of the injury, not less than $1,500 nor more than $2,750. (c) If only partial dependents survive, a proportionate sum to continue for all or such portion of the period of six years as the State Liability Board may determine In each case, not exceeding a maximum of $3,750. (d) If no dependents, medical and hospital services not exceeding $200 in value, and burial expenses as above. Compensation for disability.-(a) Medical, hospital, etc., services, not to exceed $200. (b) For total temporary disability, a weekly payment of 6625 per cent. of average weekly wages, during disability, not less than $5 nor more than $12 per week, but not for longer than six years, nor exceeding $3,750. (c) For total permanent disability, a weekly payment as above continuing until death (d) For partial disability, 662% per cent. of loss of earning capacity during the continuance thereof, but not exceeding $12 per week or a total of $3,750. (e) In certain specified Injuries

(mutilations, etc.), compensation of 66 per cent. of wages for fixed periods, with the same maximum and minimum limitations noted above. In all cases if wages are less than prescribed minimum, then total wages are paid as compensation; an expected increase in wages may be given consideration. Revision of benefits.-The State Liability Board may from time to time make such modification or change in its former findings of fact as it deems necessary.

Insurance. The law creates a State Insurance fund, under control of a State Liability Board. Other schemes are permitted, provided benefits equal to those provided by the State Insurance fund are guaranteed employés at the employer's cost.

Security of payments.-Insurance is under State control. Claims for compensation under this law have the same preference against the assets of the employer as are or may be allowed by law on judgments rendereu for claims for taxes.

Settlement of disputes.-The board hears and determines all cases within its jurisdiction, limited right of appeal to the civil courts being reserved to the claimant.

OREGON.

Date of enactment.—February 25, 1913; In effect 90 days after adjournment of the Legislature. (July 1, 1913.)

Injuries compensated.—Injuries by accidents arising out of and in the course of employment, except those brought about intentionally.

Industries covered.-All hazardous occupations, Including factories, mills and workshops employing machinery; mines, quarries wharves and docks, dredges, engineering works: building trades; telegraph, telephone, electric light and power plants or lines, steamboats, tugs and ferries; all in absence of contrary election. Other employers may accept the law by affirmative election.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: Any workman employed as above in absence of contrary election. Non-resident allen beneficiaries other than parent, spouse or child are not included unless otherwise provided by treaty. Public employment: Not Included.

Burden of payment.-The employer deducts five-tenths of one per cent. of employé's monthly earnings, not less, however, than 25 cents per month, and himself contributes six times this amount. The State gives a subsidy.

Compensation for det.-(a) Burial expenses not to exceed $100. (b) To widow or invalid widower, a monthly payment of $30, and to each child under 16 (daughters 18), $6 a month, the total monthly not to exceed $50. (c) To orphans under 16 years of age (daughters 18), a monthly payment of $15 each; the total not to exceed $50. (d) To other dependents, there being none of the foregoing, a monthly payment to each of 50 per cent. of the average support received during the preceding year, but not to exceed $30 a month in all. (e) To parents of an unmarried minor, a monthly payment of $25, until such time as he would have been 21, after which time compensation shall be paid according to (d) above. Payments to widow or widower continue until death or remarriage. On remarriage of widow she receives a lump sum of $300. Payments to a male child cease at 16 and to a female at 18, unless the child is an invalid.

Compensation for disability. (a) Transportation, medical, surgical, and hospital expenses not exceeding $250 in value. (b) For permanent total dis bility, monthly payments as follows: (1) If unmarried at the time of the injury, $30; (2) if with wife or invalid husband, but ne child under 16 years, $35; if the husband is not an invalid, the sum is $30; (3) if married or a widow or widower with a child or children under 16 years, $6 additional to the provision under (2) above, or each child until 16 years of age, the total monthly payments not to exceed $50. (c) For temporary total disability, the above payments apply during disability, increased 50 per cent. for first six months, but in no case to exceed 60 per cent. of monthly wages. (d) For partial temporary disability, a proportionate amount, corresponding to loss of carning power for not exceeding 2 years. (e) For certain specified injuries (mutilations, etc.), monthly payment of $25 per month payable for fixed periods. A lump sum at the option of the injured person is provided in some cases. Partial lump sum payments to any beneficiary may be substituted at the discretion of the commiss on.

Revision of beanfits.-The rate of compensation may be readjusted either upon the application of the beneficiary or by the State Industrial Accident Commission upon its own initiative. Insurance.Insurance is effected through the State Industrial Accident Fund, under supervision of the State Industrial Accident Commission.

Security of payments.-Insurance under State control.

Settlement of disputes. Any decision of the commission is subject to review by the Circuit Court, and appeals lle from the Circuit Court as in other civil cases.

RHODE ISLAND.

Date of enactment.-April 29, 1912; in effect October 1, 1912; amended by act of April 29, 1913. Injuries compensated.-Personal injuries by accidents arising out of and in the course of employment causing incapacity for earning full wages for a period of more than two weeks, or death, except where the injury resulted from the wilful intention of the injured person to injure himself or another, or from intoxication.

Industries covered.-All Industries except domestic service and agriculture if the employé elects. Defences in suits for damages are not abrogated unless more thin 5 persons are employed. Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés in establishments covered by this

act in absence of contrary election, casual employés and those earning above $1,500 a year excepted. Public employment: Not mentioned.

Burden of payment.-Entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for deal (a) To persons wholly dependent, a weekly payment equal to onehalf the average weekly earnings of the deceased employé, but not less than 4 nor more than $10 per week, for a period of 300 weeks. (b) If only parti. dependents survive, a sum proportionate to the amount which the annual contributions bore to the annual earnings of the deceased, for not exceeding 300 weeks. c) If no dependents, the expense of the last sickness and burial of the deceased employé, not exceeding $200. Payments to children cease on their reaching the age of 18 years unless they are physically or mentally incapacitated.

Compensation for disability. (a) The necessary medical and surgical care and hospital services for the first 2 weeks after the injury. (b) For total incapacity, a weekly payment equal to one-half the wages, but not less than $4 nor more than $10 per week, during s..ch incapacity, but not for a longer period than 500 weeks. (c) For partial incapacity, a weekly payment equal to one-half the loss of earning power, but not exceeding $10 per week, during such incapacity, and not for a Jonger period than 300 weeks. (d) For certain specified injuries (mutilations, etc.), in addition to the above, one-half the wages, weekly payments to be not less than $4 nor more than $10 per week, for fixed periods. Lump sum payments may be substituted by order of the Superior Court after compensation has been paid for six months for either death or injury.

Revision of benefits.-Amount payable may be reviewed and modined by the Superior Court at any time within two years, if the time for payments has not expired.

Insurance.-Approved schemes or insurance plans may be substituted, but the employer must meet all cost unless added benefits are provided corresponding to any contributions made by employés.

Security of payments.-Claims for compensation under this act, and under any substitute scheme,

shall be entitled to a preference over the unsecured debts of the employer hereafter contracted to the same amount as the wages of labor are now preferred. Settlement of disputes.-Disputes are settled by the Superior Court on a petition in the nature of a petition in equity, filed by any party in interest. Appeals may be carried to the Supreme Court by any aggrieved person.

TEXAS.

Date of enactment.-April 16, 1913: in effect September 1, 1913. Injuries compensated.-Personal Injury sustained in the course of employment causing incapacity to earn full wages for at least one week, or death.

Industries covered.-Excluded from the act are domestic and farm labor, railways operated as common carriers, and cotton ginning; also establishments in which not more than 5 persons are employed. Applies to other Industries if the employer subscribes to the State Insurance fund.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés in Industries included, except casual. Public employment: No provision.

Burden of payment.-The entire cost rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) To the legal beneficiary of the deceased employé, a weekly payment equal to 60 per cent. of his wages, not less than $5 nor more than $15 for a period of 360 weeks, distributed according to law governing property distribution. (b) If no beneficiaries or creditors are left, the expenses of the last sickness and in addition a funeral benefit not to exceed $100. the deceased leaves no beneficiaries but leaves creditors, the insurance association is liable to the creditors for such debts in an amount not exceeding that which would be due beneficiaries.

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Compensation for disability.-(a) Medical and hospital care for the first week. (b) For total incapacity, a compensation equal to 60 per cent, of the average weekly wages of the injured person, but not less than $5 nor more than $15 per week during such disability, but not exceeding a period of 400 weeks. (c) For partial incapacity, a compensation equal to 60 per cent.' of the loss of earning power during such disability, but not exceeding 300 weeks, in no case to exceed $15 per week. (d) For certain specified injuries (mutilations, etc.), an additional compensation equal to 60 per cent. of the average weekly wages of the injured person for fixed periods, not less than $5 nor more than $15 per week. A lump sum payment may be substituted for weekly payments in cases of death or total permanent disability, subject to the approval of the Industrial Accident Board.

Revision of benefits.-The Industrial Accident Board may call for medical examination as often as may be reasonably ordered.

Insurance.-Insurance may be effected through the Texas Employers' Insurance Association. under State control, or in any company admitted to do business in the State.

Security of payments.-Association Is under State control.

Settlement of disputes.-Disputes are referable to the Industrial Accident Board, whose decisions are subject to appeal to any court of competent jurisdiction.

WASHINGTON.

Date of enactment.-March 14, 1911; in effect October 1, 1911: amended 1913. Injuries compensated.--Injuries causing disability of 5 per cent., or death, to a person, whether received upon the premises or at the plant or in the course of employment while away from the establishment, except Injuries brought about intentionally.

Industries covered. All extra hazardous employment. Including mills, factories and workshops where machinery is used; blast furnaces, mines, quarries and wharves; engineering works: logging. lumbering and shipbuilding: building trades; telegraph, telephone, electric light or power plants or lines; steamboats, tugs and ferries; railroads, except as governed by Federal statute; State, county and municipal undertakings Involving extra hazardous work in which persons are employed for wages. Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés in Industries covered by the act; any working employer or salaried employé on the payroll at a rate not greater than the average named in such payroll. Public employment: All employés in industries covered by the act. Burden of payment.-The entire burden rests upon the employer.

Compensation for death.-(a) Expenses of burial not exceeding $75. (b) To widow or invalid widower, a monthly payment of $20; to each child under 16, $5 per month, the total not to exceed $35. (c) If no parent survives, a monthly payment of $10 to each child under 16 years of age, the total not to exceed $35. (d) To other dependents, if none of the above survive, a monthly payment to each equal to 50 per cent. of the average amount previously contributed to the dependent, the total not to exceed $20. (e) To the parent or parents of an unmarried minor a monthly payment of $20 until the time he would have been 21. In case of dependence, payments to parents of minors are governed by (d). Payments to a widow or widower continue until death or remarriage, and to a child until reaching the age of 15 years. If a widow remarries she receives a lump sum of $240. Compensation for disability.-(a) For permanent total disability, payments as follows: (1) If unmarried at time of the accident, $20 per month: (2) f with a wife or invalid husband, but no child under 16 years of age, $25 a month; if the husband is not an invalid, $15 per month; (3) if married, or a widow or widower with a child or children under 16 years. $5 a month additional for each child, the total not to exceed $35. (b) For total temporary disab lity, payments as for permanent total disability during disability, increased by 50 per cent. for first six months, but in no case to exceed 60 per cent. of monthly wages. (c) For temporary partial disability, the payment as for total disability continues in proportion to the loss of earning power, provided this shall exceed 5 per cent. (d) For permanent partial disability, a lump sum not to exceed $1,500; if the injured person is a minor, the parents receive an additional sum, equal to 10 per cent. of the award to the injured person. Monthly payments may be converted into lump sum payments in case of death or permanent total disability.

Revision of benefits.-Revision may be had upon application of the beneficiary or upon the motion of the department.

Insurance.-Insurance is required in a State accident fund.
Security of payments.-Accident fund under State control.

Settlement of disputes.-By Industrial insurance department, whose decisions are subject to review by the Superior Court, from which appeal lies as in other civil cases.

WEST VIRGINIA.

Date of enactment.-February 22, 1913; in effect October 1, 1913.

Injuries compensated. All personal Injuries not the result of wilful misconduct or intoxication of the injured employé, or self-inflicted, causing Incapacity for more than one week, or death. Industries covered.-All except domestic or agricultural labor, if the employer becomes a member of the State insurance fund.

Persons compensated.-Private employment: All employés in industries covered, including allens, except persons casually employed, and the officers of corporations. Public employment: No provision.

Burden of payment.-Employer, 90 per cent.: employés, 10 per cent.

Compensation for death. (a) Reasonable funeral expenses, not to exceed $75. (b) To the widow or invalid widower, $20 per month and $5 per month additional for each child under the age of legal employment, the total not to exceed $35 per month. (c) To other persons wholly dependent, if