Anderson School of Management Theses & Dissertations
Publication Date
3-14-1968
Abstract
At the close of the nineteenth century, the accepted common law defenses of Contributory Negligence, Assumption of Risk, and Negligent Acts of Fellow Servants were interpreted by the courts as being too harsh on the claims of inured workers. As a consequence, the principle of common law declaring the employer responsible for the injury or death of employees resulting form a negligent act on his part became the accepted recourse. By 1910, many state legislatures had adopted the principle that employees do not assume the risk of their employment, thus setting the stage for the enactment of Workmen’s Compensation laws under which mental, as well as physical health, would eventually become a consideration.
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Level of Degree
Masters
Department Name
Anderson School of Management
First Committee Member
Walter Gregory O'Donnell
Second Committee Member
Simon Herman
Third Committee Member
Edward Gilligan Nolan
Recommended Citation
Rex, Jack D.. "The Emerging Importance Of Mental Health Programs In Industry And The Implications Of Related Legislative Action.." (1968). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/anderson_etds/71
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