Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of workers' compensation legislation?
A) a right to sue for work-related injuries
B) compensation for contributory negligence
C) no-fault compensation for injured employees
D) criminal liability for causing injuries to co-workers

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Workers' compensation legislation provides no-fault compensation for injured employees, meaning that they are entitled to benefits regardless of who was at fault for the injury. This is a distinguishing characteristic of workers' compensation compared to traditional tort law, where injured parties must prove fault in order to recover damages. Options A, B, and D are all features of tort law, but not of workers' compensation legislation.

Which of the Following Is a Distinguishing Characteristic of Workers