What happened to an injured on-the-job employee in the 1800s?

A) There was no insurance so they would have to quit the job if the injury was severe.

B) Insurance would cover the cost of the injury but the employee would be responsible for continuing to work.

C) The employer would find new work for the employee.

D) The employee would be compensated heavily for the company's negligence.

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13 September, 03:46

What happened to an injured on-the-job employee in the 1800s?

A) There was no insurance so they would have to quit the job if the injury was severe.

B) Insurance would cover the cost of the injury but the employee would be responsible for continuing to work.

C) The employer would find new work for the employee.

D) The employee would be compensated heavily for the company's negligence.

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Braun · Answer 1

I say a because that's seems the most logical.

Jessie Hanson · Answer 2

I am pretty sure that the answer is A because of the fact that the only way that an employer would have to pay for the injury is if the employee could prove that it was the employers fault which was extremely hard to do