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May 16, 2024
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LEGAL 270 - Compensation Law
5.0 Credits
History of employee protection; administrative, legislative and judicial status of state and federal law regarding safety; and industrial insurance. Covers the Longshoremen and Harborworkers’ Compensation Act, Worker’s Compensation Act; and applicable pension statutes and other remedies. Prerequisite: LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the meaning and effect of the federal compensation law including the Federal Employees Compensation Act and the Longshoremen and Harborworkers’ Compensation Act. [REASON]
- Define and apply the Washington state laws regarding industrial insurance and workers’ compensation, including the general reporting requirements, classifications, audit and record keeping, and rates and the rating system. [REASON]
- Research and apply the federal and state compensation laws using print and electronic sources. [REASON]
- Prepare oral and written responses to potential client inquiries regarding compensation law. [COMMUNICATE]
- Define and apply the federal and state agency rules and follow procedures for preparing and filing required forms, petitions, reports, notices, and other documents. [REASON]
- Draft workers’ compensation pleadings and prepare for mediations and hearings. [COMMUNICATE]
- Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of the lawyer and the paralegal in workers’ compensation law. [ACT]
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