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Legal & Process Terms
Definition
The legal doctrine that workers' comp is generally the only recourse an injured employee has against their employer for a workplace injury, in exchange for no-fault coverage.
Why It Matters
This is why you typically can't sue your employer directly for a workplace injury — you're limited to the workers' comp system instead (with some exceptions).
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