雇佣要求第 997 / 1605 题
California's workers' compensation system is described as a 'no-fault' system. What does this mean?
a.Benefits are paid only when a government inspector finds a safety violation
b.The injured worker must prove the employer was negligent to recover benefits
c.The employer is never responsible for on-the-job injuries
d.An injured employee generally receives benefits regardless of who was at fault for the injury
解析
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system under Labor Code §3600. An employee injured in the course of employment is generally entitled to benefits without having to prove the employer was negligent, and in exchange the employee usually cannot sue the employer in civil court for the injury.
法律依据: Labor Code §3600免费刷完整 1605 道题库 — 无需注册。
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