Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Business Law Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for eligibility under most workers' compensation programs?

1. Employment in a covered job

2. Being injured during work activities

3. Having a prior history of injury

4. Filing a claim within a specified timeframe

The correct answer is: Having a prior history of injury

The correct response indicates that having a prior history of injury is not a requirement for eligibility under most workers' compensation programs. Workers' compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who sustain injuries or illnesses as a direct result of their employment. The focus is on the circumstances of the current injury or illness rather than the employee's medical or injury history. To qualify for workers' compensation benefits, the employee must be engaged in work-related activities at the time of the injury, be employed in a job that falls under the state’s workers' compensation laws, and must also file a claim within the legally mandated timeframe. None of these criteria necessitate that the individual have had previous injuries, making the presence of a prior injury irrelevant to eligibility for benefits.