EmploymentQuestion 1012 of 1605
Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit provided under California workers' compensation?
a.Temporary disability payments for lost wages during recovery
b.Punitive damages for the employee's pain and suffering
c.Permanent disability payments for lasting impairment
d.Medical treatment for the work injury
Explanation
Workers' compensation provides medical care, temporary disability, permanent disability, supplemental job displacement, and death benefits. It does NOT provide pain-and-suffering or punitive damages; that trade-off is the essence of the no-fault bargain, which limits the employee to statutory benefits in exchange for not needing to prove fault.
Law Reference: Labor Code §3600; §4600Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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