Question

In order for a worker to recover benefits under state workers’ compensation laws, the worker must not be at fault for the injury that occurred on the job or in the course of employment. a. True b. False

Answer 1

False

Step-by-step explanation:

Because compensation laws require three requirements for an employee to recover benefits:

1. The person has suffered physical injury or is disabled due to commuting to job.
2. Injury occurred in the "course and scope" of the employee's employment.
3. If the person wasn't at work the injury would not have occurred.

Though contributory negligence is the best defense for the employers if the worker was negligent and was not taking any precautions despite procedures were on place, then the court may waive part or whole of the compensation.

Answer 2

Answer: False

Step-by-step explanation:

Every state in the United States has a compensation system for workers. The purpose of the compensation system is to impose state laws that enables employers to pay employees for injuries related to work. Medical expenses and compensations are provided for workers who are sick or injured due to work related issues.

The compensation system for workers was passed because employees were afraid of talking to their employers and demanding compensations in the past because they were afraid of losing their jobs.