The Implied Promise in Workers' Compensation Is That Workers Will

question 37

True/False

The implied promise in workers' compensation is that workers will be justly compensated for their injuries if they forego their right to sue.

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Definitions:

Majority

A term used to describe persons who have reached the legal age of adulthood.

Equal Dignities Rule

The legal rule that provides that when a party appoints an agent to negotiate an agreement that must be in writing, the appointment of the agent must also be in writing.

Consideration

In contract law, something of value exchanged between parties that is required for the formation of a legal contract.

Assignment

The transfer of a contract right from one person to another.