Introductory Business Law CLEP Prep Practice Exam

An employer is not liable for injuries to an employee caused by what?

1. Negligence

2. Faulty equipment

3. Intentional harm

4. Regular course of work

The correct answer is: Regular course of work

Employers are not liable for injuries to employees caused by a regular course of work because it is considered a normal and expected risk of the job. A is incorrect because negligence would be the fault of the employer and they would be liable for any resulting injuries. B is incorrect because if the equipment is faulty, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide safe and functioning equipment to their employees. C is incorrect because intentional harm would be considered a separate issue and the employer could potentially face legal consequences for causing harm to an employee. Therefore, D is the correct answer as it is the only option that does not hold the employer responsible for the injuries.