Insurance & LiensQuestion 1551 of 1605
Under California's workers' compensation system, an employee injured on the job generally receives benefits:
a.On a no-fault basis, regardless of who was at fault, as the exclusive remedy against the employer
b.Only if the employer was negligent
c.Only after proving fault in court
d.Only if the employee had no fault
Explanation
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system (Labor Code §3600 et seq.): the injured worker receives benefits regardless of fault, and it is generally the exclusive remedy against the employer (§3602). This trade-off gives workers prompt benefits while limiting employer tort exposure.
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