Question

While Melissa was working at the factory, a heavy machine fell on her and broke her legs. Her doctors say that she needs three months of complete bed rest to recover. Which benefit can Melissa claim from the state?
a.) better working conditions

b.) more employment benefits

c.) higher wages

d.) unemployment insurance

e.) a job promotion

I personally think it's d.), since she now won't be capable to work and will need to be covered by some sort of insurance for the time she's not working. But unemployment insurance implies she'll lose her job entirely due to that accident, which seems very definite to me. What do you think?

Answer 1

Yes, you are correct. It is D.

Answer 2

Melissa would benefit from unemployment insurance, answer D. Unemployment insurance is money that someone can apply for if they are going to be out of work for an extended amount of time. Unemployment insurance is based on a percentage of the money you would be making if you were still employeed. The length of what amount is approved is decided on after you submit your application to collect unemployment.