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Resolving the consequences of work-related injuries in the conditions of the Czech Republic
Resolving the consequences of work-related injuries in the conditions of the Czech Republic

Author(s): Eva Ducháčková
Subject(s): Labor relations, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: work-related injuries; commercial insurance; social insurance;
Summary/Abstract: Work-related injuries can have serious consequences for employees, often long-term. Currently, in the Czech Republic is the current issue of the future shape of financial instrument to deal with the consequences of work-related injuries. Insurance required by law, which is at present in connection with claims of work-related injuries isnot relevant, from an economic perspective and from the perspective of prevention of work-related injuries. Therefore, it is considered for solving two basic solutions: in clusionin social insurance or use of commercial principles (compulsory contractual insurance). The aim of this paper is to analyze the various possible solutions.