Workplace Injury
/ˈwɜrkˌpleɪs ˈɪndʒəri/
Definitions
- (n.) An injury sustained by an employee in the course of performing job duties at the workplace, often entitling the injured party to workers' compensation.
The company was liable for the employee's workplace injury under the state’s workers' compensation law.
Forms
- workplace injury
- workplace injuries
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Commentary
The term is typically used in labor and employment law contexts, often triggering statutory worker protection and compensation schemes.
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