Workers' Compensation
Detailed definition and examples of workers' compensation in business insurance.
Definition
Insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue their employer for negligence.
💡 Real-World Example
If an employee falls off a ladder and breaks their arm, workers' comp pays for the surgery and part of their salary while they recover.
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