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9 Cards in this Set
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Can an employee who has taken advantage of worker's compensation still sue in tort?
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No
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What kinds of damages are NOT covered by worker's compensation?
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1) pain and suffering
2) punitive damages |
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Who is covered by worker's compensation?
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almost everyone
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Who is NOT covered by worker's compensation?
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1) Teachers and other non-manual labors at educational, non-profit, and religious institutions
2) Part-time and other domestic employees 3) Independent contractors |
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What injuries are covered by worker's compensation?
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Almost all injuries
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What injuries are NOT covered by worker's compensation?
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1) Injury solely due to employee intoxication
2) Employee intentionally caused injury to himself 3) Injury occurs in a voluntary, off-duty athletic activity |
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Does worker's compensation cover injuries due to illegal acts by employees?
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Yes
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When are injuries caused by "horseplay" covered by worker's compensation?
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Recovery is decided on a case-by-case basis
Minor horseplay → workers comp Major horseplay outside scope of employment → no workers comp |
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May an employee who has taken advantage of worker's compensation sue a third party (non-employer) in tort?
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Yes
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