National Workers' Compensation Standards Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Workers' Compensation Standards Act - Requires employers to provide workmen's compensation benefits in accordance with the minimum standards set forth in this Act. Specifies minimum standards with respect to the following: (1) maximum time and monetary limits on disability and survivor compensation, medical care, and rehabilitation services; (2) minimum disability and survivor compensation; (3) duration of and conditions relative to survivors benefits; (4) waiting period for benefits; (5) adjustments in disability and survivor compensation; (6) statutes of limitations for disability and death claims; and (7) jurisdictions in which claims may be filed. Stipulates that State law shall govern whether an injury was work-related. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make recommendations for appropriate standards for determining: (1) whether a disease arose out of and in the course of employment; and (2) whether death or disability was due to such disease. Directs the Secretary of Labor to review State workmen's compensation laws and certify those laws that meet the minimum standards set forth in this Act. Permits compensation claims to be brought in United…