Which One of the Following Statements Is True with Respect

question 133

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Normally, a worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act has the choice of suing his employer or claiming under the Act with regard to that injury.
• B)All of the funds used to pay for injuries suffered on the job come from a fund paid into by the government and employees.
• C)Normally, a worker who is injured on a job that is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act cannot sue his employer or a fellow employee who caused the injury.
• D)Workers' compensation is available for physical labourers only.
• E)While job-related injuries are covered under the Workers' Compensation Act, illness that results from work is strictly the employee's own problem.

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Definitions:

Omission

The act of leaving something out or not including something that should have been included.

Negligent Misconduct

Conduct that falls below the established standard of care, demonstrating a disregard for the safety or rights of others.

Willful Misconduct

Intentional or deliberate wrongdoing, especially by an employee or official, that is performed with disregard for the consequences.

Internal Revenue Code

A comprehensive set of tax laws established by the United States federal government that governs federal tax obligations.