workers' compensation
noun[U]
ukus(alsoinformalworkers' comp)HR,WORKPLACE
in the US,moneyorinsurancethat acompanyprovidestohelpworkerswho areinjuredwhile atwork:
thelawrelatingto thesystemofworkers'compensation
workers'compensationinsurance/rates/benefits
Smallbusinessesoften cannotofferunemploymentpayorworkers' comp.