It is a compromise because the employee gives up the opportunity to sue for large damage awards in a tort case in exchange for the quicker (usually) benefits of workers compensation. The employer receives the benefit of knowing that the workers compensation claim is the exclusive and only remedy for the employee. Thus, the employer knows that it will not face the specter of large damage awards.

• What is the purpose of workers compensation?
• What is the key factor in determining whether employees may be included in a valid tip pool?
• What about employees receiving tips and how they are treated under FLSA?
• What is a Belo contract?
• What is the taxicab exemption ?
• In an FLSA case, who has the burden of proof to show that an employee is exempt from the overtime pay benefit?
• Do computer programmers and computer system analysts qualify as professionals and exempt from FLSA’s overtime provisions?
• Do blue collar workers who have great expertise in their respective jobs fall under the professional overtime exemption under FLSA?
• What are some of the exceptions to the overtime pay requirement?
• What state has the highest minimum wage law?
• Do all states have separate laws dealing with minimum wages?
• What is the major federal law regulating compensation for employees?
• What is the Lily Ledbetter Act?
• If your employer is not covered by the FMLA, are there any state laws that could help?
• What happens to an employee’s job when he or she returns from FMLA leave?
• For what other reasons can an employee take FMLA leave?
• Are there other laws that allowed injured employees to receive time off from work?
• How did Congress change the ADA in 2008?
• Does the ADA prohibit disability based harassment in the workplace?
• Can an employer refuse to hire an employee whose disability would present a health risk to himself or others?