{"id":1718,"date":"2018-01-03T11:13:30","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T11:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schoolshistory.org.uk\/topics\/?page_id=1718"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:32:38","slug":"workmens-compensation-act-1906","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schoolshistory.org.uk\/topics\/british-history\/modern-britain\/liberal-reforms\/workmens-compensation-act-1906\/","title":{"rendered":"Workmens Compensation Act 1906"},"content":{"rendered":"

Workmen’s Compensation Act 1906<\/h2>\n

The Workmen’s Compensation Act of 1906 introduced new legislation covering injuries to workers whilst at work. For most workers the act of parliament ensured that if they suffered a personal injury whilst at work, they would be entitled to compensation. There were some exceptions to the legislation, including non manual workers on higher salaries and family workers.<\/p>\n

This act of Parliament built on previous legislation (1897 Workers Compensation Act). It was replaced in 1946 by the National Insurance Act which placed the burden on the state run scheme rather than employers.<\/p>\n

Modern Britain: The Liberal Reforms 1906 – 1914<\/a><\/h3>\n

Trade Disputes Act 1906<\/a> – Workmens Compensation Act 1906<\/a> – Merchant Shipping Act 1906<\/a> – Education (Provision of Meals) Act 1906<\/a> – Education (Administrative Provisions) Act 1907<\/a> – Matrimonial Causes Act 1907<\/a> – Coal Mines Regulation Act 1908<\/a> – Children’s and Young Persons Act (Children’s Charter) 1908<\/a> – Old Age Pensions Act 1908<\/a> – Labour Exchange Act 1909<\/a> – Trade Board Act 1909<\/a> – Housing and Town Planning Act 1909<\/a> – National Insurance Act 1911<\/a> – Shops Act 1911<\/a> – Coal Mines (Minimum Wage) Act 1912<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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