Asked by Judie Alfaro on May 05, 2024
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Denny works for Engineers P.A. While working on an Engineers project, Denny is injured. Under state workers' compensation laws, he will be compensated only if the injury was
A) incidental.
B) material.
C) accidental.
D) intentional.
State Workers' Compensation Laws
The regulations established by individual states in the United States to provide benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job.
Accidental
Occurring unexpectedly or by chance, without being planned or intended.
- Learn about the rights and obligations set out in the Family and Medical Leave Act, workers' compensation laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and supplementary laws related to employment.
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Peyton GrahamMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Under state workers' compensation laws, employees are typically compensated for injuries that are accidental and arise out of, or in the course of, their employment. Intentional injuries, or those that are not related to the job, are generally not covered.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the rights and obligations set out in the Family and Medical Leave Act, workers' compensation laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and supplementary laws related to employment.