Question

John Smith is injured at work when he and another employee hold forklift races during their lunch hour at the warehouse where they work. All workers had been repeatedly warned about using the forklifts for such activity. Which of the following statements is true? a. John's injuries will not be covered under workers' compensation because of his negligence. b. John's injuries will be covered under workers' compensation. c. John's injuries will not be covered because he violated company rules in doing the races. d. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is option A) John's injuries will not be covered under workers' compensation because of his negligence.

Explanation:

Employers are usually required to carry workers' compensation insurance, which helps employees who have sustained a work-related injury recover monies spent to treat the injury.

The types of injuries covered by workers' compensation are those which can be connected in some way to an employment requirement or condition.

John's injuries will not be covered under workers' compensation since there is a standing order to avoid using the forklifts.

John's injury which happened as a result of holding forklift races during their lunch hour at the warehouse where they work will not be covered by the company.