When employees have work-related injuries that prevent them from working, they may receive workers' compensation. On which of these factors are payments based?
A)loss of potential future earnings
B)average five years' earnings
C)prior earnings plus an allowance for pain and suffering
D)a percentage of past earnings

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Workers' compensation payments are usually based on a percentage of the employee's past earnings. The specific percentage and duration of payments may vary depending on the severity of the injury and the laws in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.

When Employees Have Work-Related Injuries That Prevent Them from Working