Which one of the following statements is true with respect to workers' compensation?

A) A worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act has the choice of either suing his employer or claiming under the Act with regard to that injury.
B) A worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act cannot sue his employer over the injury regardless of whether he makes a claim under the Act or not.
C) All of the funds used to pay for injuries suffered on the job come from a fund paid into by the government and employees.
D) While job-related injuries are covered under the Workers' Compensation Act, illness that results from work is strictly the employee's own problem.
E) All employers pay similar premiums no matter how dangerous the job.

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Mohamad Jarrar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Workers' compensation laws generally provide that an employee who is injured on the job is entitled to compensation through the workers' compensation system, which is a form of insurance. This system is designed to provide benefits to injured workers without the need for litigation. As a result, in most cases, an employee cannot sue their employer for a work-related injury if it is covered under the Workers' Compensation Act. This is because the act is intended to be an exclusive remedy, providing benefits such as medical care and compensation for lost income, in exchange for not suing the employer.

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