The study of return migration, in the context of economic, sociological, and individual characteristics, which may influence migration behavior, has captured the interest of scholars in the United States for decades. Additionally, the study of return migration, in the context of industrially-injured migrant workers, workers' compensation laws, and vocational rehabilitation services, has captured the interest of practitioners who are involved with policy making decisions which may influence the migration behavior of workers injured on the job. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to examine the migration behavior of industrially-injured Mexicans working in California with regard to (1) the location where vocational rehabilitation services are requested to be performed, i.e., returning to Mexico or remaining in California; and (2) a descriptive profile of the individualcharacteristics associated with, or indicative of, those workers choosing to return home. © 2003 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Vocational rehabilitation Mexican workers return migration Workers' compensation

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