A remedy in which an employee who sustains a work-related injury or illness can only recover damages through workers' compensation and may not file a lawsuit against his or her employer is known as a(n):
A) exceptional remedy.
B) preventive remedy.
C) exclusive remedy.
D) unavoidable remedy.

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The exclusive remedy is a principle of workers' compensation that prevents an employee from suing his or her employer for damages in the event of a job-related injury or illness. It is the only remedy available to the employee and restricts legal action against the employer.

A Remedy in Which an Employee Who Sustains a Work-Related