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Risk/Insurance Unit2
Arkansas Unit 2: Business Insurance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Base period | a period of time used to determine eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits |
| Death benefit | the payment made to beneficiaries and/or survivors upon the death of the insured |
| Fidelity bond | protection for the employer against loss caused by the dishonest or fraudulent acts of employees |
| Fraud | deception for the purpose of unlawful gain |
| No-fault insurance | insurance that provides compensation no matter which party is liable |
| Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) | a federal agency that sets health and safety standards for the workplace |
| Product liability | legal responsibility of a business to the buyers or users of the damages or injuries caused by the use of defective products |
| Punitive damages | awarded in a lawsuit as a punishment and example to others for malicious, evil or particularly fraudulent acts |
| Repetitive stress injury | a possible workplace injury resulting from performing the same activity repeatedly over a period of time |
| Surety Bond | monetary compensation in case of failure by bonded persons to perform certain acts |
| Unemployment Insurance | temporary payments to eligible workers who lose their jobs |
| Workers' Compensation | insurance that pays benefits to workers who suffer work-related injury or illness |