Question

Which of the following statements is true of workers' compensation?

a. “Worked related injuries” implies injuries arising out of employment or those that are related to the type of employment involved.
b. Employers are required to report on-the-job fatalities and injuries that require hospitalization.
c. The secretary of labor authority is delegated to establish detailed health and safety standards that must be complied with by employees only
d. Injuries occurring on the way to and from the job are considered to be within the course of employment.

Answer 1

a. “Worked related injuries” implies injuries arising out of employment or those that are related to the type of employment involved.

This statement is true. Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees who are injured during the course of their employment. Work-related injuries are those that occur while performing job duties or tasks related to the worker's employment.