Workers' compensation provides a form of no-fault protection in the workplace.

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In general,injuries,illnesses,and deaths are compensable where the harm (1) arose out of the employment and (2) occurred in the course of employment (explained next in Wait).Proof of employer negligence is not required,and the traditional defenses such as contributory negligence are not available to the employer.Thus,workers' compensation provides a form of no-fault protection in the workplace.

Workers' Compensation Provides a Form of No-Fault Protection in the Workplace