Workers Compensation Act

Question 1

Workers Compensation

Answer 1

is where an employer is liable to the employee for injuries or diseases sustained by the employee during the normal course of business

Question 2

Workers Compensation Costs

Answer 2

is paid by the employer and is business expense

Question 3

Temporary workers

Answer 3

are not eligible to collect workers comp

They are usually independent contractors or work for another employment agency

Question 4

Under workers comp law

Answer 4

Any employee is entitled to WC benefits regardless of fault as long as injury is NOT

1) self inflicted
2) result of a fight or intoxication

Question 5

Acceptance of workers comp benefits

Answer 5

prevents an employee from suing employer in civil court

Question 6

Employer is required to

Answer 6

1) provide WC coverage to all employees

2) cover cost of injuries to employees

Question 7

Examples of workers compensation benefits are

Answer 7

1) Burial expenses
2) Cost of prosthetic devices
3) monthly payments to suriving dependent children

Question 8

what else is covered under workers comp statue

Answer 8

1) Occupational Disease

2) aggravated preexisting disease