Which of the Following Is False Regarding Workers' Compensation

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding workers' compensation?

• A) Before workers' compensation, an injured employee's only recourse was to sue the employer for negligence.
• B) For administrative convenience, most states exclude certain types of businesses and small firms from coverage under workers' compensation laws.
• C) Workers retain the option to sue their employers for negligence for work-related injuries.
• D) Some states allow businesses with sufficient resources to be self-insured, rather than participating in the state program.
• E) Workers' compensation laws ensure that covered workers injured on the job can receive financial compensation through an administrative procedure, rather than having to sue their employer.

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