What Is the Purpose of Workers' Compensation Law

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of workers' compensation law:

• A) To protect employees from dangerous and unhealthy working conditions
• B) To promote worker safety through the enforcement of safety regulations
• C) To provide payments for lost wages, medical bills, and for retraining if workers cannot return to their old job
• D) To ensure that employers are held liable for injuries suffered at work

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