By what year had all states adopted some form of Workers' Compensation?

By 1949, all states in the United States had adopted some form of workers' compensation legislation. The movement towards workers' compensation began in the early 20th century as a response to the increasing number of workplace injuries and the need for a safety net for employees. The first state to implement a workers' compensation law was Wisconsin in 1911, and the trend quickly spread to other states as the social and economic benefits of providing compensation became apparent.

By the end of the 1940s, the significance of workers' compensation laws had become widely recognized, leading to the establishment of systems that provided financial support and medical care for employees injured on the job. This holistic approach helped mitigate the financial hardships faced by workers and their families, reinforcing the need for such legislation across the entire nation. As a result, by 1949, every state had recognized the importance of these protective measures, making it a landmark year in the development of workers' rights and occupational health.