Asked by Tehilla Peyamipour on May 14, 2024

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Workers' compensation systems have failed to eliminate which of the following employer defenses?

A) Injuries resulting from employee horseplay
B) Implied assumption of risk by the employee
C) Injuries resulting from the negligence of the employee
D) Injuries resulting from the negligence of a coemployee

Employee Horseplay

Unprofessional and risky behavior by employees during work hours, potentially leading to accidents or injuries.

Employer Defenses

Legal justifications used by employers to defend against claims brought by employees.

  • Acquire knowledge about the principle and aim of Workers' Compensation as a social agreement.
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Elizabeth KatherineMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Workers' compensation systems have eliminated the employer's three traditional defenses: contributory negligence of the employee,assumption of risk by the employee,and the fellow-servant rule (negligence of a coemployee).However,employers might not be held liable for injuries resulting from employee horseplay or self-inflicted injuries.