Janice Brown is employed by Starport Hardware Limited as a store clerk. One day she was in the store arranging some items on a top shelf, the ladder she was standing on collapsed and she suffered a broken arm and leg. The doctor told her that she had to a major surgery and it would take approximately three months for her to heal enough to return to work. She is very concerned about how she would pay her medical and recurring bills during this period. Her colleague visited her a week after the accident and told her about workers compensation. She is unsure about the concepts and seeks your help to answer certain questions.

 A. Explain the concept ' of workers compensation.

B. Discuss the main objectives of worker's compensation. 

C. Explain to Janice how worker's compensation can assist her. 

D. Self-insurance is connected to worker's compensation. State what is self -insurance and outline three advantages of it. 

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A Workers compensation is a form of insurance that provides financial benefits and medical coverage to employees who suffer workrelated injuries or illnesses It is a system designed to protect workers ... View the full answer