The workers’ compensation system was originally envisioned as a safety net for injured workers. Does that premise still apply? Is such a system still required? Should it be expanded or reduced?

What will be an ideal response?


Although this question calls for an opinion, there are certain elements that an answer should contain. For one thing, the student should explain what is meant by a “safety net” and how the workers’ compensation system was never designed to be the last resort for an injured worker. Instead, it was seen as a supplement to insurance and other compensation that an injured worker might be entitled to receive.

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Paralegals should professionally ________ with clients; in other words, paralegals should be understanding and sensitive to clients' needs while maintaining a professional distance by not sharing their own personal experiences.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Peter and Hester entered into a separation agreement. Since their divorce, Peter has fallen behind on child support and hasn't transferred the title of the van over to her as ordered by the court. Hester has come to her attorney to ask what can be done

a. If the agreement has been merged into the final divorce decree, she can sue for breach of contract. b. If the agreement has been merged into the final divorce decree, she can bring a contempt of court action. c. If the agreement has not been merged into the final divorce decree, she can sue in equity for unjust enrichment. d. If the agreement has not been merged into the final divorce decree, she can bring a contempt of court action.

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Every state has a child protection agency charged with the right to intervene in neglect or abuse issues. Which of the following is not the standard for investigation?

a. They can proceed if the abuse is known. b. They can proceed if the abuse is suspected. c. They must wait to proceed until the abuse is proven. d. They will proceed if there is a credible report.

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When someone is not sure about what role they are supposed to do at a particular time, such as researcher versus. organizational member, it is called ______.

A. role conflict B. role overload C. role ambiguity D. ambiguous norms

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