In the context of illegal employment and injury, the entire compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased by what percent?

In the context of illegal employment and injury, the entire compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased by what percent?

• A. 25%
• B. 50%
• C. 75%
• D. 100%

Answer: (B)

When injury occurs to someone in illegal employment, California workers’ compensation law adds a penalty: the total compensation that would normally be payable is increased by 50 percent. This 50% uplift acts as a deterrent to hiring people illegally and ensures that workers in illegal work situations still receive benefits, though at a higher amount to reflect the policy aim. Practically, the worker receives 1.5 times the usual compensation. For example, if the normal benefits would be $10,000, the amount payable becomes $15,000.

When injury occurs to someone in illegal employment, California workers’ compensation law adds a penalty: the total compensation that would normally be payable is increased by 50 percent. This 50% uplift acts as a deterrent to hiring people illegally and ensures that workers in illegal work situations still receive benefits, though at a higher amount to reflect the policy aim. Practically, the worker receives 1.5 times the usual compensation. For example, if the normal benefits would be $10,000, the amount payable becomes $15,000.