1. Workers compensation is often described as the exclusive remedy meaning what?

Workers compensation benefits are generally the sole remedy against the employer for covered work injuries

Workers compensation is generally the exclusive remedy, providing statutory benefits in place of most lawsuits by employees against the employer for work injuries.

2. Most Minnesota employers are generally required to do what regarding workers compensation?

Carry workers compensation coverage for employees

Minnesota generally requires most employers to carry workers compensation insurance for their employees; the system is overseen by the Department of Labor and Industry.

3. Workers compensation benefits generally include which of the following?

Medical care and disability income for covered work injuries

Workers compensation generally provides medical care, disability income, rehabilitation, and death benefits for covered work-related injuries.

4. For an injury to be covered by workers compensation it generally must do what?

Arise out of and in the course of employment

To be compensable, an injury generally must arise out of and occur in the course of the worker's employment.