WORKER'S COMPENSATION

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

(Understanding Work Related Injuries)

Case Study 1: (Janet's Case)

Q a: Is this injury covered under workers' compensation?

According to the studies and observations only those injuries are covered under workers' compensation which are either on job mishaps or those injuries which are faced by workers during the working tenure. According to this particular case this injury does not cover the workers' compensation.

Q b: Rationale for your decision?

According to the case, Janet's injury is a form of pre-existing injury which took place due to personal mishandling and not due to official work or stress. And when the injury does not take place at work it is not covered under the compensation plan of the employee.

Q c: If covered, identify the appropriate injury category

This is not applicable.

Case Study 2: (Frank's Case)

Q a: Is this injury covered under workers' compensation?

As Frank was on a short official break and he was in the parking lot where he faced the injury it can be easily concluded that the particular injury related to his wrist should be covered under workers' compensation plan.

Q b: Rationale for your decision?

As Frank was in the office and on the official clock, his accident would be supported by the company. Moreover, he was in the parking lot of the office which comes under the official territory, this way his injury should be supported by the company.

Q c: If covered, identify the appropriate injury category

The injury faced by Frank was a minor injury related to his wrist. This injury would fall under the temporary disability and within a few days' time the injury would be healed.

Case Study 3: (Tom's Case)

Q a: Is this injury covered under workers' compensation?

As per the case of Tom it can be concluded that Tom was working for the company when he faced this injury and as a ...